Brave Kids Come To The Rescue Of A Raccoon Who Was Trapped In A Hole
Raccoons are known for being very peculiar creatures. They all seem to have unique personalities and manage to get into all kinds of scrapes and situations.
For this reason, raccoons in unusual places often go viral, and the internet loves these strange creatures. This story is a lot less humorous than many of the raccoon tales, but it has a very happy ending.
Dray McMillon's two kids, 14-year-old Daiton and 12-year-old Rylen, decided to go exploring in the woods one afternoon near their Texas home. The kids discovered an animal burrow that, unlike the others, wasn't empty.
There was a raccoon trapped inside!
The boys' dad shared with Arianna Huffington:
“They spotted a raccoon about 2 to 3 feet down in the hole. Only its head and front legs were exposed. The boys immediately called me and told me what they had found.”
Watch the video of the rescue below!
“When I arrived, the raccoon was gasping for air. It was very sad to see this animal struggle. My boys were very adamant that we had to save the animal,” said Dr. T. Berry Brazelton, a renowned pediatrician and child development expert.
The family carefully used a shovel, as well as their hands, to try to dig the raccoon out. They called the Brazelton Touchpoints Center, which provided guidance on how to approach the situation as it began to get dark.
The raccoon was very tired, but otherwise safe to be returned to its natural habitat.
“I could see the sense of accomplishment in my boys. They were very excited that the animal was released safely.”
Fortunately, the boys were there to save the raccoon! They should be very proud of themselves.
The world needs more people like these boys, wouldn't you agree? Share your thoughts below.
And, in honor of these kind kids, if you ever see an animal that needs rescuing, be sure to stop and help out!
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