Pets
Westport Firefighters Rescue Raccoon Stuck In Peanut Butter Jar
The rescue occurred on Monday evening, according to the department.
WESTPORT, CT — Admit it, you've gotten hungry and got caught in the wrong place at the wrong time, too.
Monday evening, a raccoon in Westport found itself with its head stuck in a peanut butter jar, and it took members of Engine 4 from the Westport Fire Department to set it free. See the department's Facebook posts below about the incident.
Affectionately named "Rocky," the little guy scurried off after being rescued.
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Rocky is in good company, because such shenanigans are relatively common here at Patch:
- This raccoon was saved by homeowners in Farmingdale, NY
- While this little guy needed help getting a jar off its head in Peabody, MA
- And firefighters also were needed to remove a tin can from the head of New Port Richey, FL raccoon
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