Kids & Family

Wildcare Staff Examines Baby Raccoon Found Near Wildlife Hospital

Officials were wondering — could the young critter have escaped from their hospital?

 

An examination of a baby raccoon found near the entrance of Wildcare in San Rafael revealed one important fact to the Wildcare staff.

The raccoon hadn’t escaped from the wildlife hospital. See the examination and learn how staff confirmed this in the above video.

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While knowing the small critter wasn’t an escapee was a relief to the staff, the story of how a raccoon — too young to be on its own — ended up in broad daylight near downtown San Rafael is still a mystery.

 

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Have you seen any young raccoons lately? Tell us in the comments!

 


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