Firefighters in Florida rescue a raccoon who was inside of a trash can
@Deepizzaguy (113422)
Lake Charles, Louisiana
August 23, 2025 3:49pm CST
Coral Springs firefighters responded to an emergency call from a concerned animal lover who saw a raccoon who decided to have a snack out of a trash can on Wednesday July 23.
The raccoon had one of its legs stuck in between the slats of a trash can's outer container.
Thank goodness the firefighters were able to free the racoon from having one leg in the trash can safely and quickly.
The raccoon was able to leave the area under its own power safely.
Link is upi.com/9971753370292 via @upi
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@Deepizzaguy (113422)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
24 Aug
I am in agreement with you.
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@LindaOHio (198701)
• United States
19h
I'm glad someone reported the raccoon's problem! And I'm glad he left without a problem.
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@Deepizzaguy (113422)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
9h
I am in agreement with you that the raccoon is safe and sound.
@xstitcher (35296)
• Petaluma, California
23 Aug
Glad that they got it out, and no one got bit.
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@RebeccasFarm (95718)
• Arvada, Colorado
24 Aug
I bet that raccoon was so mad being stuck inside there.
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@Deepizzaguy (113422)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
24 Aug
I am sure that the raccoon was very upset being trapped in a trash can.
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@snowy22315 (194934)
• United States
23 Aug
That's good. Friend had a possum in his trash can one time. I think when it was turned on its side though it escaped.
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@RasmaSandra (88289)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
23 Aug
Poor baby I am glad he was rescued, Heck, now I want a racoon but I guess he would really wreck my apartment,
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@Deepizzaguy (113422)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
24 Aug
I am in agreement with you that having a raccoon as a pet can be harmful to your home
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