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Raccoon Breaks into Liquor Store, Gets Tipsy!

12/10/2025

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Summary

Story summary

A raccoon in Ashland, Virginia broke into a liquor store, drank spirits including rum and peanut butter whiskey, and passed out in the bathroom.
The incident occurred Saturday morning, triggering the store's security system and prompting police and animal control to respond.
The raccoon was found unharmed and taken to a shelter to recover from its hangover, following Hanover antics that generate merchandise sales for local animal care.

History

Historical Context

In 2010, Virginia's raccoon population surged to over 100,000, prompting concerns about wildlife interactions in urban areas. The raccoon, an adaptable omnivore native to North America, has become invasive in various regions, including Europe and Japan. The 2023 incident in Ashland, Virginia, where a raccoon raided a liquor store, underscores the ongoing challenges of managing wildlife in suburban environments.

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Story summary

A raccoon in Ashland, Virginia broke into a liquor store, drank spirits including rum and peanut butter whiskey, and passed out in the bathroom.
The incident occurred Saturday morning, triggering the store's security system and prompting police and animal control to respond.
The raccoon was found unharmed and taken to a shelter to recover from its hangover, following Hanover antics that generate merchandise sales for local animal care.

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