It’s not unusual to find all sorts of creatures both in and out of lakes. Still, when this family noticed a baby raccoon swimming in circles, it was clear something was wrong. The poor little guy was struggling to stay afloat, it seemed, so they pulled him into the boat they were on. Soaked and exhausted, the raccoon clung onto one of the poles.
Once the boat was back at the dock, they had to use a towel to gently get him down. From there, he began to cry out, most likely for his mom. He found himself a shelter underneath the dock and waited there for two whole days. That’s when this family knew their new raccoon friend needed more help.
Luckily, they’re friends with folks who are great with animals and take them in all the time. After some discussion, they chose to welcome the raccoon into their own family – now, he’s set to live a safe, happy life. Plus, we can only imagine that now the baby raccoon will be able to visit the kind folks who saved him from time to time. How lovely!
Watch clips from this heartwarming animal rescue in the video below.
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