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Ricky, the flying raccoon.

By Miss Cellania in Animal, Pictures on Jan 19, 2007 at 11:01 am


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As tornado-damaged St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Iowa City was demolished yesterday, the lone remaining resident, Ricky the Raccoon, refused to leave. This photo gallery tells the story. Link -via Metafilter


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  1. Laura
    Jan 19th, 2007 at 11:45 am

    Poor little guy! Even though raccoons really are (can be) pests, especially in the city, I can't believe no one called an animal services organization. Surely Iowa City has a professional who could have *safely relocated Ricky.

  2. Kiera
    Jan 19th, 2007 at 2:52 pm

    Awww!! I feel so bad for him, all huddled over. I hope he told all of the other raccoons his amazing story!

  3. Alex
    Jan 19th, 2007 at 4:02 pm

    What happens to him afterwards, I wonder?

  4. john
    Jan 19th, 2007 at 11:15 pm

    do you get some sick pleasure depressing people with sad animal stories? First it's the moose in the power lines, now this. thanks for ruining my day, asshole.

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