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Hero Nurse Revives Raccoon, Highlights Food Waste Risks

9/17/2025

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Story summary

Misty Combs, a nurse in Letcher County, Kentucky, rescued two young raccoons from a dumpster filled with fermented peaches.
One raccoon was weak, while the other was unresponsive. Combs performed CPR, successfully reviving the latter.
Animal control took the revived raccoon, named "Otis Campbell," to a vet for treatment.
After recovery, Otis was released back into the wild.
The incident underscores the risks food waste poses to wildlife and the importance of community education on wildlife-friendly practices.

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Story summary

Misty Combs, a nurse in Letcher County, Kentucky, rescued two young raccoons from a dumpster filled with fermented peaches.
One raccoon was weak, while the other was unresponsive. Combs performed CPR, successfully reviving the latter.
Animal control took the revived raccoon, named "Otis Campbell," to a vet for treatment.
After recovery, Otis was released back into the wild.
The incident underscores the risks food waste poses to wildlife and the importance of community education on wildlife-friendly practices.