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Raccoon Ransacks Liquor Store, Rescued by Animal Control

12/3/2025

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A raccoon broke into a liquor store in Ashland, Virginia, ransacked shelves and drank alcohol.
Animal control officers responded Saturday and found the raccoon unconscious in the bathroom.
The raccoon was taken to a local shelter to recover.
After a few hours, the raccoon was released back into the wild.
Hanover County Animal Protection praised Officer Martin for her handling of the situation.

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Story summary

A raccoon broke into a liquor store in Ashland, Virginia, ransacked shelves and drank alcohol.
Animal control officers responded Saturday and found the raccoon unconscious in the bathroom.
The raccoon was taken to a local shelter to recover.
After a few hours, the raccoon was released back into the wild.
Hanover County Animal Protection praised Officer Martin for her handling of the situation.