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.