Story perspectives

Raccoon Survives Transatlantic Journey, Faces Future Decisions

2/2/2026

Summary

Story summary

Belarusian State Customs Committee officials found a raccoon named Senya napping on a car dashboard after a transatlantic journey from United States on January 14.
Senya survived months without food or water and has become more active outside its veterinary clinic.
Officials report Senya now prefers crab sticks and fresh grapes.
Quarantine ends February 3, after which authorities will decide between release into the wild or relocation to Grodno Zoo.

1 of 1

Story summary

Belarusian State Customs Committee officials found a raccoon named Senya napping on a car dashboard after a transatlantic journey from United States on January 14.
Senya survived months without food or water and has become more active outside its veterinary clinic.
Officials report Senya now prefers crab sticks and fresh grapes.
Quarantine ends February 3, after which authorities will decide between release into the wild or relocation to Grodno Zoo.