Why Did These Young, Curious Raccoons Need to Be Rescued in the Hudson Valley?

Four small furry friends found themselves in quite a situation recently in Millbrook, New York. Their faces say it all.

The Village of Millbrook Police Department shared on social media today that one of their staff, Sgt. Witt came to the rescue of some juvenile raccoons who found themselves in a bit of a mess.

Sgt. Witt came to the rescue of some juvenile raccoons who found themselves in a bit of a mess

How to Save Raccons Trapped in Trash

If you work or live anywhere near a dumpster you know how much raccoons love to climb in to see what treats they might find. The problem becomes when they can't climb back out.

Early on Wednesday the Village of Millbrook received a call that there were young raccoons stuck in a trash receptacle. It is not clear if it was a dumpster or a pale but what was clear is they couldn't get out.

Village of Millbrook Police Officer Saves Raccoons

When Sgt Witt arrived on the scene he saw that the 4 raccoons had gotten themselves stuck in the trash. Sgt Witt saw to getting the Raccons out of the bin and they were able to go on their way uninjured.

So what do you do if you find a raccoon or two stuck in your trash? The fact is they are very good climbers, after all, that's how they got in there in the first place. The easiest way I have seen raccoons get out of a trash bin is by having something to crawl on.

How to Get Raccoons Out of a Dumpster

Remember Raccoons are wildlife so picking them up is not an option unless you want to risk getting bit. Instead of touching the raccoon get a piece of wood. Lean the wood so it makes a ramp and they will find a way to climb it and get out. If they are just in a single trash can you can go with tipping it away from where you are standing.

If you come across injured wildlife remember to call a professional. The NYS DEC has a list of Wildlife Rehabbers and there is one group here in the Hudson Valley that takes in wild animals all year.

Friend of the Feathered and Furry Wildlife Center is a not-for-profit organization that has been rehabbing animals for a few years now. Currently, they have a baby bear, young deer, and more, Their motto is Let Wild Be Wild. Their goal with every animal they help is to get it back out to its natural environment.

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