New footage shows racoon who broke into liquor store then passed out after ‘drinking everything’

4 Dec 2025 • 10:31 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • A raccoon caused a disturbance in a Virginia liquor store after falling through the ceiling.
  • Workers in Ashland discovered smashed bottles and puddles of alcohol upon arriving for their shift on Saturday, 29 November.
  • The animal was found passed out on the bathroom floor, having reportedly "drunk everything" in sight.
  • Hanover County Animal Protection and Shelter confirmed the raccoon was intoxicated but had since sobered up.
  • The raccoon, which suffered no injuries beyond a potential hangover, was subsequently released back into the wild.

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