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ISSSTE Captures Raccoons Found in Acapulco Hospital Operating Area After Viral Video

The institute cites a nearby fair as the likely reason the animals strayed into the facility.

Overview

  • Three raccoons were seen inside the ISSSTE Regional High Specialty Hospital in Acapulco, including an operating room and a ventilation tube, on December 27.
  • Nursing personnel reported the sighting to maintenance, and specialized handlers secured the animals following established protocols.
  • The hospital temporarily closed the affected zones and completed deep cleaning and full disinfection before resuming activities.
  • Preventive steps included inspections of potential entry points, sealing of ceilings and adjacent patios, and verification of proper waste handling.
  • ISSSTE reported no affectations to patients, staff, installations or medical equipment, and video recorded by personnel spread widely on social media.