On a surprising Saturday morning, staff at a Virginia liquor store were greeted with an unusual scene when they discovered that a very intoxicated raccoon had broken into their establishment. This unexpected visitor had made itself at home, finding a cozy spot passed out in the bathroom, wedged between the toilet and the bin. It appears the masked bandit indulged in several bottles of liquor, particularly favoring some bottom-shelf spirits.
The incident took place at the Ashland ABC store, which had been closed for Thanksgiving. Upon reopening, employees were met with chaos: smashed bottles littering the floor and liquor pooling everywhere, with the raccoon apparently having a particular taste for scotch. Officer Samantha Martin from the Hanover County Animal Protection and Shelter was promptly called to the scene to handle the situation.
According to Officer Martin, the raccoon had fallen through a ceiling tile, initiating a full-blown rampage through the store. While details of the raccoon's alcohol consumption remain unclear—only one blurry CCTV image of the incident exists—it is evident that the animal had quite the night. After being safely transported for questioning at the Hanover County Animal Protection and Shelter, the raccoon was given a few hours to recover from its drunken escapade.
Fortunately, the raccoon showed no signs of injury, aside from what could be interpreted as a potential hangover. After a brief period of rest, the furry culprit was safely released back into the wild, returning to its natural habitat. In a heartfelt social media post, the store expressed gratitude to the Hanover County Animal Protection and Shelter for their professionalism in handling the situation and providing the raccoon with a sober ride home.
Officer Martin reflected on the incident, stating it was just another day in the life of an animal control officer. The unexpected break-in serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of wildlife and the humorous situations that can arise when animals venture into human spaces. This amusing tale of a tipsy raccoon will surely be remembered by the staff at the Ashland ABC store for years to come.