Relatable Raccoon Is Caught On Family's Camera Scratching His Butt
Some neighborhoods seem to attract every kind of animal, and for the Lee family in Newark, Canada, that has definitely been the case. Brian Lee and his wife already spend time helping trap feral cats in the area through a spay or neuter and release program, so their yard sees plenty of nighttime visitors.
To keep track of the cats, they set up cameras on their property, but those cameras ended up catching a lot more than they expected. From stray cats to raccoons, the Lees have seen their fair share of backyard drama, and one recent clip stood out for all the wrong reasons.
That raccoon did not find food, but it did leave the family with a moment they would not forget anytime soon.
In an interview with The Dodo, Brian Lee said:
“We have avocado trees in the yard; they were getting ripe around this time, which always attracts raccoons.”
Brian says that they never leave food out overnight, but that doesn't stop one visitor in particular: raccoons.
Are raccoons pests? It's hard to say.
According to Havahart:
“Raccoons are highly intelligent and curious creatures, but they can also be a nuisance to any homeowner. These nocturnal mammals can destroy gardens, make a mess by tipping over garbage cans, and can cause structural damage in search of food.”
“Raccoons are omnivores with an opportunistic diet, eating almost anything they can get their paws on.”
Recently, a raccoon visited the Lee family's property, but the critter didn't find any food.
Instead, he just happened to be in front of their camera at approximately the right time to be caught on camera scratching his butt. Lee said:
“He didn't stay long since there was no food, but I guess he just happened to have an itch when he was in front of the camera.”
That is when the camera caught the raccoon in an awkward moment.
And if this family’s raccoon is already stealing cameras, it’s giving big “From Mischief To Fame” vibes with the TikTok sensation raccoon that’s stealing Dunkin’ Donuts doughnuts.
When Brian checked the camera the next morning, he was beside himself with laughter, saying:
“When I saw it in the previous night’s motion alerts… I didn’t know what to think!”
Amused, Lee showed his wife the raccoon's embarrassing moment, and naturally, other people wanted to have a proper giggle at the raccoon's expense.
Now the family has one more unforgettable backyard visitor to talk about.
For another raccoon moment, check out the adorable response to falling snow that suggests it’s never seen winter.
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