After being stuck in a dark, grimy sewage drain in Portland, Maine for a minimum of 24 hours, three baby raccoons are now safe and recuperating thanks to the rescue efforts of Maine Wildlife Transport and the Portland Police, according to local news.
When Maine Wildlife Transport Founder Dan Foss arrived on the scene, the police had already accessed the drainage pipe. Working carefully as a team, they were able to use a catch pole to remove the kits from the cramped drain.
The raccoons, who were coated in sludge and worn out from the ordeal, were then brought to Wilderness Miracles Wildlife Rehab, where they were cleaned up and evaluated. Fortunately, the kits were healthy and are on track to fully recover and be returned to their native habitat.
“Witnessing their resilience and watching them transform from distressed to content was truly heartwarming,” Foss said, who also helped bring the baby raccoons to the rehab center and give them a bath.
Lady Freethinker is grateful to Dan Foss, the Portland Police, and Wilderness Miracles Wildlife Rehab for giving these vulnerable baby animals a second chance.
