Raccoon
Coverage of Raccoon in the Nexus archive.
- Raccoon acting 'abnormally' tests positive for rabies in Richmond
According to health officials, a raccoon that was reportedly acting "abnormally" has tested positive for rabies. This finding occurred in Richmond.
- Man recalls being attacked by apparent rabid raccoon: 'I could see these bright yellow eyes'
A man in New Jersey recalls being attacked by an apparent rabid raccoon. He described seeing 'bright yellow eyes' during the encounter.
- Aggressive raccoon tests positive for rabies in Richmond
An aggressive raccoon in Richmond tested positive for rabies, marking the second confirmed rabies case in the city within a few days.
- Pregnant raccoon gives birth in California man’s wall then starts clawing its way into his bedroom
A pregnant raccoon entered an exterior wall of Isaac Brodkin's building, a former Zen Buddhist temple, gave birth inside, and then clawed its way into his bedroom.
- Raccoon gives birth inside San Francisco apartment wall, breaks into bedroom
A mother raccoon lived in the wall of a San Francisco apartment for nearly two months, giving birth and breaking into the tenants' bedroom before falling to her death.
- Raccoon gives birth inside San Francisco apartment wall, breaks into bedroom
A mother raccoon lived in the wall of an apartment in San Francisco for nearly two months, giving birth before breaking into a tenant's bedroom. The raccoon later fell to her death.
- Raccoon gives birth inside San Francisco apartment wall, breaks into bedroom
A mother raccoon gave birth inside the wall of a San Francisco apartment, remained there for nearly two months, and broke into tenants' bedroom before falling to her death.
- Raccoon gives birth inside San Francisco apartment wall, breaks into bedroom
A mother raccoon lived in the wall of an SF apartment for two months, giving birth and breaking into tenants' bedroom before falling to her death.
- SF tenants fearful as raccoon mom slowly claws through apartment wall, breaks into their bedroom
A mother raccoon lived in the wall of an SF apartment for nearly two months, giving birth and breaking into tenants' bedroom before falling to her death. Tenants expressed fear during the incident.
- Raccoon dies after getting caught in leg trap at Mecklenburg County park
A raccoon died from heat stroke after being trapped in a leg trap at a Mecklenburg County park. The trap was found attached to a fence on an adjoining property, and multiple traps were discovered during the investigation. While foothold traps are regulated in North Carolina, Wildlife Rehab cited them as illegal and an act of animal cruelty.
- Detroit man accused of setting live raccoon on fire
A Detroit man named Montgomery was arrested and charged with 3rd degree Animal Killing/Torturing after allegedly posting a video on social media showing a live raccoon being set on fire. The incident occurred on June 20.
- Detroit man charged for allegedly burning raccoon alive and posting it on social media
A man in Detroit has been charged for allegedly burning a raccoon alive and posting the incident on social media. The case involves animal cruelty and online distribution of the act.
- Detroit man charged after allegedly burning, torturing a raccoon, posting video online
Henry Bernard Montgomery, 38, of Detroit was charged with third-degree animal cruelty after allegedly burning and torturing a raccoon and posting a video of the act online. The incident occurred on June 17, 2026, at a residence in Detroit, leading to his arrest on June 20 and subsequent arraignment with a $20,000 bond.
- ‘Infuriating, heartbreaking’: Raccoon recovering after getting caught in leg trap at Mecklenburg County park
A raccoon was found trapped in a leg trap at a Mecklenburg County park, suffering heat stroke and injuries. Children discovered the trap, which was attached to a fence on an adjoining property, and alerted authorities. Multiple illegal traps were found, though no arrests have been made.
- Police: Raccoon attacks 7-year-old boy in Ridgewood, New Jersey
A raccoon attacked a 7-year-old boy in Ridgewood, New Jersey. Local police are advising residents not to feed, approach, or handle wild animals to prevent similar incidents.
- Toddler left needing stitches and rabies shot after being attacked by a RACCOON at Massachusetts playground
A toddler required stitches and a rabies shot after being attacked by a raccoon at a playground in Massachusetts. The incident highlights concerns about wildlife safety in public spaces.
- Another day in Florida: RFK Jr posts video of him wrestling two snakes
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. posted a video of himself wrestling two snakes in Florida, adding to his history of controversial animal encounters, including dumping a bear cub's carcass and allegedly cutting a raccoon's penis.