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Vermont Firefighters Rescue Raccoon Trapped in Peanut Butter Jar

3/21/2026

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The Shelburne Fire Department in Vermont rescued a raccoon on St. Patrick’s Day after a peanut butter jar stuck on its head.
Firefighters found the raccoon clinging to a tree branch 25 feet off the ground, with no injuries.
They used a ladder and a snare tool to remove the jar and restore its vision.
The incident drew social media attention, and the department reminded residents to secure trash.

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The Shelburne Fire Department in Vermont rescued a raccoon on St. Patrick’s Day after a peanut butter jar stuck on its head.
Firefighters found the raccoon clinging to a tree branch 25 feet off the ground, with no injuries.
They used a ladder and a snare tool to remove the jar and restore its vision.
The incident drew social media attention, and the department reminded residents to secure trash.