Drunk raccoon found passed out in Virginia liquor store

A raccoon was found drunk and passed out in a Virginia liquor store on Saturday after apparently falling through the ceiling and consuming alcohol. The Hanover County animal shelter confirmed the raccoon's intoxication and released it back into the wild after it sobered up. Raccoons are adapting to urban environments, exhibiting physical changes like shorter snouts, and are known for thriving on human refuse. The article also references other instances of animals consuming alcohol, including feral pigs in Australia and a bear cub in Turkey, highlighting the prevalence of alcohol consumption in the natural world.

On Saturday, staff at an Ashland, Virginia liquor store discovered a raccoon had broken in while the store was closed for Thanksgiving. The intoxicated animal was found passed out in the bathroom amidst broken bottles and spilled liquor, including its apparent drink of choice, scotch. Animal control was called to the scene and transported the raccoon to the Hanover County Animal Protection and Shelter. After sobering up and showing no signs of injury, the raccoon was released back into the wild. Authorities believe the raccoon entered through the ceiling and then proceeded to consume a significant amount of alcohol. The liquor store thanked animal control for their assistance in safely removing the animal.