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Nurse Rescues Intoxicated Raccoon, Sparks Wildlife Awareness

9/17/2025

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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 appeared lifeless and intoxicated; Combs performed CPR to revive it.
The revived raccoon, named "Otis Campbell," received veterinary treatment for alcohol exposure and water inhalation.
After recovery, Otis was released back into the wild to reunite with its family.
The incident underscores the dangers of food waste for wildlife and promotes community awareness on securing trash.

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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 appeared lifeless and intoxicated; Combs performed CPR to revive it.
The revived raccoon, named "Otis Campbell," received veterinary treatment for alcohol exposure and water inhalation.
After recovery, Otis was released back into the wild to reunite with its family.
The incident underscores the dangers of food waste for wildlife and promotes community awareness on securing trash.