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Fox News
2 days ago
- Fox News
Kentucky man arrested for releasing raccoon into business after previous mule-riding incidents
Quite the wild situation unfolded in small-town Kentucky recently.A Murray, Kentucky, man, who was identified by the Murray Police Department as 40-year-old Jonathan Mason, was arrested for allegedly releasing a raccoon into an open business. According to a Murray Police Department's Facebook post, Mason arrived at the unnamed business around 9:18 p.m. on June 6 and released the animal. The raccoon subsequently bit a patron inside the business, police said. Mason had already previously been warned not to return to the business, according to police. After being pulled over by police, Mason allegedly refused to roll down his window for the officers, who removed Mason from his car. The reportedly rabid raccoon's release inside the business was just the latest in a string of animal-related offenses committed by Mason, police said. In December 2024, police said a "manifestly" drunk Mason rode a mule to a liquor store. When he refused to leave, the police were called. Mason was arrested after trying to ride off on his mule, police said. Some witnesses reportedly told police they saw Mason unnecessarily whip the mule at a different business. The mule was taken away by the police. A few days later, police said Mason tried to take back his mule, also while drunk. Mason was allegedly caught riding his mule down the road and refused to stop. He was arrested again and taken to jail, police said. According to the Murray Police Department, spanning his three arrests, Mason has been charged with two counts of second-degree animal cruelty, third-degree fleeing or evading police, second-degree disorderly conduct, alcohol intoxication in a public place, two counts of third-degree criminal trespassing, two counts of resisting arrest, second-degree assault and failure of owner to maintain required insurance. Fox News Digital reached out to the Murray Police Department for additional comment but has not received a response.
CTV News
2 days ago
- Sport
- CTV News
Raccoon forces closure of a section of the Ottawa Baseball Stadium
The City of Ottawa is keeping an eye on an unwelcome fan in the stands at the Ottawa Baseball Stadium, as a raccoon lives in the upper deck of the stadium in the city's east end. Fans noticed a section of the right field stands were cordoned off last weekend during the Ottawa Titans series against the Sussex County Miners. Tickets are currently not listed as available for the section. Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services general manager Dan Chenier says a pair of raccoons settled into a portion of the stands. 'For everyone's safety, staff temporarily cordoned off a section of the stands and we worked with a specialized wildlife contractor to install humane traps,' Chenier said in an email to CTV News Ottawa. 'One raccoon has been safely removed and relocated to its natural habitat, and one trap remains in place to determine if the other has left the area or can be safely captured. We are working closely with our partners, the Ottawa Titans, and the section of the stadium will remain closed until it's safe to reopen.'
CTV News
16-05-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
Raccoon spotted running through the stands at Mets-Pirates game
Raccoon spotted running through the stands at Mets-Pirates game A raccoon was spotted in the stands during the seventh inning stretch at the Mets-Pirates game at Citi Field in NYC.
Daily Mail
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
New York Mets fans flee in horror as animal wreaks havoc in the stands at Citi Field
Furry creatures have roamed the lands of Citi Field for years. No, we're not talking about the fuzz on the Mr. Met costume. Conveniently located next to the former site of a scrap yard, Citi Field has been known to have the occasional varmint pop their head up and make an appearance. The same thing happened on Wednesday when fans of the Mets were sent scattering for cover as a raccoon began rummaging through the stands. SNY cameras captured the creature walking down the stairs into a row of seats as fans carefully watched its movements. It's unclear what happened to the raccoon once the cameras turned away. Hopefully, the raccoon was able to flee the stadium to stop watching a horror show from the Mets. A raccoon made it into Citi Field — SNY (@SNYtv) May 15, 2025 After taking two of the games in their series against the lowly Pittsburgh Pirates, the Mets couldn't sweep the Buccos. Not only did they lose, they got shut out 4-0 as pitcher Clay Holmes picked up his first loss of the year. Pirates first baseman Matt Gorski launched a two-run blast in the rain in the top of the second inning and third baseman Jared Triolo did the same in the fifth inning. Meanwhile, only six Mets got hits on the evening and no one managed more than a single hit in what was a solid bullpen day for the Pirates. The defeat stopped a three-game win streak for the Mets - who now travel across town for the Subway Series against the Yankees beginning on Friday.
CTV News
14-05-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Raccoon rescued by Toronto Zoo after being kept illegally as pet dies
Macro the raccoon is seen in this photo provided by the Toronto Zoo. (Facebook/ Toronto Zoo) A raccoon who got a new lease on life after he was confiscated from a private owner and rehomed at the Toronto Zoo two years ago has now passed away, the zoo said in a social media post. Macro, who was brought to the Scarborough tourist attraction in 2023, had been kept illegally as a pet and was 'severely overweight,' weighing 68 pounds when he first arrived. Staff said after spending the first six months at the zoo's Wildlife Health & Science Centre, where a team developed a specialized diet plan and monitored his weight loss, Macro dropped 26.5 pounds. It was at that point he was introduced to Micro, another raccoon living in the zoo's Canadian Domain. 'The Wildlife Care team and Micro welcomed him with open hearts and a determination to help him thrive,' the zoo said in a Facebook post. 'They knew it wouldn't be easy. Macro didn't understand what raccoons were supposed to do. He didn't know how to forage or climb. But over time, and with extraordinary patience and care, the zoo's team helped him rediscover what it meant to be a raccoon.' He quickly became a 'beloved member' of the zoo community, the post read, showing that 'compassionate care' can give 'even the most unlikely animals' a second chance. On May 10, the zoo said, Macro's team noticed that he wasn't acting like himself and after an examination, it was determined that he had a large mass within one kidney and kidney stones in the other. 'With heavy hearts, the decision was made to humanely euthanize Macro due to poor prognosis—a choice grounded in compassion and animal well-being,' the social media post read. 'Macro's story doesn't end with sadness; it ends with gratitude. He was given a life full of second chances, care, and discovery. And in his quiet way, he left an imprint on everyone who knew him.'
