Archive · 3 Dec 2025
Raccoon Breaks Into Liquor Store, Passes Out
A raccoon broke into a liquor store on Black Friday and drank some alcohol.
The raccoon then passed out in the bathroom.
Officer Martin found the raccoon and took it to a shelter to sober up.
After a few hours of sleep, the raccoon was released back into the wild.
The shelter joked that the raccoon should learn that breaking and entering is not the right thing to do.
Officer Martin was praised for handling the situation with professionalism and humor.
The story went viral online, amusing and fascinating social media users.
A raccoon broke into a liquor store on Black Friday.
The raccoon drank alcohol and passed out in the bathroom.
Officer Martin found and secured the raccoon.
The raccoon was taken to a shelter to sober up.
After a few hours, the raccoon was released back into the wild.
- Who
- A raccoon
- What
- Broke into a liquor store, drank alcohol, and passed out in the bathroom
- When
- On Black Friday
- Where
- Ashland, Virginia
- Why
- Unknown, but likely due to curiosity or hunger
Animal Welfare
Public Safety
Handling of the Raccoon
Animal Welfare
The raccoon should have been handled with more care and given immediate medical attention.
Public Safety
The raccoon was safely transported and given time to recover before being released back into the wild.
- Animal
- Raccoon
- Location
- Ashland, Virginia
- Action
- Broke into liquor store, drank alcohol, passed out
- Rescue
- Officer Martin
- Outcome
- Released back to the wild
Sources
Black Friday Bandit: Raccoon Goes On Drunken 'Rampage' After Breaking Into Liquor Store, Passes Out In Bathroom
Drunk Raccoon Goes On Rampage In US Liquor Store Before Passing Out Face-First Near Toilet
'Drunk' Raccoon Spotted Passed Out In Bathroom At US Liquor Store After Chaotic Rampage; Visuals Inside
