Pity this poor raccoon, which, @AssociatedPress reports, went on a drunken rampage in a Virginia liquor store and was found next morning, passed out on the bathroom floor. Whomst among us, etc.
Pity this poor raccoon, which, @AssociatedPress reports, went on a drunken rampage in a Virginia liquor store and was found next morning, passed out on the bathroom floor. Whomst among us, etc.
Axios: Raccoon gets drunk at Ashland ABC store and passes out in bathroom
https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2025/12/02/drunk-raccoon-virginia-abc-store-break-in
Better photos (from FB), Hanover County Animal Protection and Shelter
"🚨 Black Friday Break-In at Ashland ABC Store 🚨
Suspect Apprehended After Liquor-Fueled Rampage
On Saturday morning, Officer Martin responded to an unusual call at the Ashland ABC Store. Upon arrival, she discovered the “suspect” had broken in, ransacked several shelves, and then… passed out in the bathroom.
The suspect?
A very intoxicated raccoon. 🦝🥃
Officer Martin safely secured our masked bandit and transported him back to the shelter to sober up before questioning. After a few hours of sleep and zero signs of injury (other than maybe a hangover and poor life choices), he was safely released back to the wild, hopefully having learned that breaking and entering is not the answer.
A big shout-out to Officer Martin for handling this chaotic scene with professionalism and good humor. Just another day in the life at Hanover Animal Protection!"
And, this deserves some lyrics (composed by me, human)
Bandit At The Liquor Store
The raccoon was a waitin'
For the closing time
Liquor store was open
The goods looked mighty fine
Snuck into the door
and quietly hid away
And soon the staff was gone
They wouldn't be back today
(Chorus)
There's bandit at the liquor store
Wearing black and white
There's a bandit at the liquor store
He's been there all night
Now any drink he wanted
He could pull down from the shelf
Not a single human
He could drink 'em all himself
Had a swig of Jack Daniels
The whiskey was mighty good
That swig of Wild Turkey
tasted like bourbon should
(Chorus)
There's bandit at the liquor store
Wearing black and white
There's a bandit at the liquor store
He's been there all night
Now he was feeling dizzy
He's drunk more than he could take
Started to feel a bit queasy
Seems it was a big mistake
Before he lost his lunch
That raccoon feel in a heap
They found him in the bathroom
Drunk and sound asleep
(Chorus)
There's bandit at the liquor store
Wearing black and white
There's a bandit at the liquor store
He's been there all night
Axios: Raccoon gets drunk at Ashland ABC store and passes out in bathroom
https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2025/12/02/drunk-raccoon-virginia-abc-store-break-in
Better photos (from FB), Hanover County Animal Protection and Shelter
"🚨 Black Friday Break-In at Ashland ABC Store 🚨
Suspect Apprehended After Liquor-Fueled Rampage
On Saturday morning, Officer Martin responded to an unusual call at the Ashland ABC Store. Upon arrival, she discovered the “suspect” had broken in, ransacked several shelves, and then… passed out in the bathroom.
The suspect?
A very intoxicated raccoon. 🦝🥃
Officer Martin safely secured our masked bandit and transported him back to the shelter to sober up before questioning. After a few hours of sleep and zero signs of injury (other than maybe a hangover and poor life choices), he was safely released back to the wild, hopefully having learned that breaking and entering is not the answer.
A big shout-out to Officer Martin for handling this chaotic scene with professionalism and good humor. Just another day in the life at Hanover Animal Protection!"
Axios: Raccoon gets drunk at Ashland ABC store and passes out in bathroom
https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2025/12/02/drunk-raccoon-virginia-abc-store-break-in