World● Low1h ago · Nov 13, 2026, 12:51 AM
Drunken raccoon merch raises money for local animals that need help
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from CBS News · North America
Last year, a raccoon broke into a Virginia liquor store and sampled lots of spirits before passing out next to the toilet. The internet was delighted, and a local shelter turned that moment into merch, raising money for other animals in the area.
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