Overview
- Animal control officer Samantha Martin found the raccoon unconscious in the Ashland ABC Store bathroom on Nov. 29 and transported it to the county shelter.
- Hanover County Animal Protection and Shelter said the animal sobered up without injuries and was released back into the wild after a few hours.
- Virginia ABC reported 14 bottles of spirits damaged with losses of about $250, no other major damage, and the store reopening after cleanup.
- The raccoon entered through a ceiling tile, which officials said knocked out the security system and triggered a power alert from the monitoring company.
- Photos and a humorous post from the shelter drew viral attention, with images showing ransacked lower shelves stocked with scotch and whisky.