An inquisitive little raccoon whose head was wedged into a can for two and a half days caught the attention of Strong Island Animal Rescue. Members of the group came to his aid in Mastic Beach, New York, reports Long Island News 12.
After prising the can from the frightened youngster’s head, rescuers checked him over for any injuries. The hungry mammal had suffered some minor abrasions, but after he was given antibiotics and rehydrated, he was well enough to be released back into the wild to join his family.
Without having access to any food or water because of the can on his head, the raccoon would not have survived for one more day, according to rescuers.
This adorable little “bandit” did survive, but the incident is a reminder that leaving trash around can have a devastating impact on the wildlife around us.
Watch this video to see how this confused raccoon was given the gift of freedom.
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God bless the people who saved this little animal. I did wildlife rehabilitation for many years, and we frequently saved animals that had plastic containers on their heads, especially the ones with a concave (slopes in) top portion where the lid screws on. Glass containers have sloped tops too, along with yogurt containers and other food items. The animals stick their heads in to lick out the container, but they can’t get the container off afterwards and they die a horrible death. Many animals die from this problem. I cut all plastic containers in half before I dispose of them so the animals won’t get their heads stuck in them. I thoroughly wash out glass containers and all other containers. Please don’t leave any containers where you think an animal has access to it. They get their heads caught in all kinds of things, so please always think about that before you dispose of anything. Thank you!
Thank you to all who helped this raccoon.
I said l am not ‘family’ with you or these people 😕😑 l just support animals . So what makes you think l am ??????????. Why don’t you reply?????
Thank you , Strong Island Animal Rescue, for helping the raccoon. Make sure tin cans are hammered shut after use so creatures looking for food do not get stuck in them.
Why dont people squash tins before disposing of them?
I know !😡 lazy people! .
Perfect suggestion to help the animals. I bend the top in (leaving a little unopened space when I use the can opener), thoroughly wash out the can, and then crush it. I also recycle everything.
Thank goodness for those saviours!
Good people!
Good news for a change!
Thank you to all who helped this raccoon!
Merci à ces merveilleuses personnes
Great thanks to Animal Rescue and to whoever called them for this poor baby!
Thank you for doing what i couldnt do. Ypu all are great