Raccoon Tenacity
@nanette64 (20364)
Fairfield, Texas
June 14, 2018 10:20am CST
I have about 18 raccoon's that come to visit daily and I've seen several; even very young ones, climb some of my 40-foot and taller trees. Nothing compares however to the viral video of a raccoon climbing the 25 story building of the UBS Tower in Minnesota.
Now mind you, that's 300 feet of cement straight up. He finally reached the top at 2:30 in the morning and I'll bet he was one very tired rackie (as I fondly call them). These little cuties have very sharp claws (just ask me) but it still amazes me that he could climb that cement wall. Fortunately he was captured and later released after eating some cat food (which they love).
Log in Sign up You are on Twitter Mobile because you are using an old version of Firefox. Learn more here TIME @TIME Free climbing raccoon captures hearts and minds scaling Minnesota skyscraper ti.me/2JyiI1e pic.twitter.com/PoqPel4EBu 8:30 PM - 13 Jun 2018
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
14 Jun 18
Hi Nanette. That is one hell of a raccoon. His perseverance paid off. 
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
15 Jun 18
Yes it did @mlgen1037 . I'll bet he doesn't try that again.
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
16 Jun 18
@nanette64 His tenacity got the best of him. That is off his bucket list. 
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@MALUSE (69413)
• Germany
15 Jun 18
@nanette64 What does bull-headed mean with these animals? How do they show their bullheadedness?
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
15 Jun 18
@MALUSE Extremely stubborn. If they don't like what you're doing (like petting them); they won't hesitate to scratch or bite.
@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
15 Jun 18
Only if you start out with them when they are very young @MALUSE . They are very bull-headed otherwise.
@amadeo (111948)
• United States
15 Jun 18
@nanette64 I am sure that he or she was
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
15 Jun 18
You know he was one tuckered out little guy @amadeo .
@Marilynda1225 (79708)
• United States
14 Jun 18
I saw that on the news. Who knew a raccoon could climb up a building like that.
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
14 Jun 18
It shocks me @Marilynda1225 . I know they've got some sharp claws, but still. cement? Geez!!
@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
4 Jul 18
I think he accidentally found his way into town and all the noise, traffic & people scared him @redurnet .
@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
14 Jun 18
Poor little guy. You know he was pooped out @porwest .
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@porwest (78761)
• United States
17 Jun 18
@nanette64 For sure. That's a heck of a climb.
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