On Tuesday morning thousands of people gathered in St. Paul, Minnesota to watch a racoon clung to the side of a skyscraper. By Wednesday morning, the video went viral on the internet and people have taken a relief when the racoon was safely captured.
Image Source: @ben
He is on the ledge on our floor. He seems to be doing well. We’ve been told that the building has live traps on the roof and are trying to get him to go up there. We all just have to keep our fingers crossed.. #mprraccoon pic.twitter.com/HY1PkuFKz0
— Paige Donnelly law (@donnelly_law) June 12, 2018
It all started on Tuesday at about 11 a.m when downtown workers spotted racoon on the building. It is a few stories above the building. However, a racoon decided to go up to the building. He leapt across to a nearby skyscraper, the UBS Tower, and began his nail-biting ascent. Later, an eight-hour live stream began and everyone abandoned their work. Those inside the building kept the world updated as the racoon climbed.
My picture from the 13th floor around noon. Hope he makes it down OK! #mprraccoon pic.twitter.com/gfVWysn9iO
— Ben (@Johnson88Ben) June 12, 2018
People are comparing racoon’s daring to “Mission Impossible.” The most tricky part is that this operation was that the building’s windows do not open. There was no way of helping the racoon from the inside. If he wanted to get to safety, he had to scale the side of the building up to the roof.
What you’ve all been waiting for… #MissionImpossible #MPRraccoon 🤣 @kare11 @ElleryTV @DPet_KARE11News @timnelson_mpr pic.twitter.com/SZKNem45yf
— Alicia Lewis (@alicialewisKARE) June 13, 2018
But before long, he was back at it. The mayor of St. Paul was even in on the racoon’s rescue.
At about 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning, he did it.
Most recent picturesI left about 25 minutes ago the poor little guy was still there.People have asked and no the windows do not open.We all have to keep our fingers crossed and pray that the little guy makes it the rest of the way to safety food and water. pic.twitter.com/iTmg4ZMXzW
— Paige Donnelly law (@donnelly_law) June 13, 2018
The #mprraccoon has arisen from his nap and is climbing again. pic.twitter.com/K1popKu2bF
— Tim Nelson (@timnelson_mpr) June 12, 2018
The #mprraccoon has arisen from his nap and is climbing again. pic.twitter.com/K1popKu2bF
— Tim Nelson (@timnelson_mpr) June 12, 2018
After a delicious meal of soft cat food, #mprraccoon has been caught and will be picked up by Wildlife Management. Goodbye, friend! pic.twitter.com/twcBPpjOQk
— UBS Plaza (@ubs_plaza) June 13, 2018
The skyscraper’s Twitter account announced that the racoon had been captured and wildlife control was taking him onwards to safety. The internet rejoiced.
Even wild animals know @cityofsaintpaul is a great place to reach for higher heights. We’re working with staff & building owner to find a way to help #MPRraccoon without further endangering it or staff by scaring or making it feel threatened.
— Mayor Melvin Carter (@MayorCarter_) June 12, 2018
Here it is, #MPRRaccoon’s valiant climb to the top of the UBS Center in Downtown St. Paul, this morning. @KARE11 @MPRnews pic.twitter.com/ot1DPNeRF5
— D.P. (@DPet_KARE11News) June 13, 2018
A FREAKING WARRIOR 💪🏾 #mprraccoon pic.twitter.com/5u8tXwbtdS
— Calvin Booker (@atxcalvin) June 13, 2018
The most powerful image of all. 😭If this raccoon can make it to the top of this building after days without food and water, you too can make your dreams come true. Let #mprraccoon inspire us all to live our best lives. pic.twitter.com/tZTyFjzhka
— ✨ #weyoung (@pcysyeoja) June 13, 2018
RACOON CLIMBED THE BLOODY BUILDING ALL THE WAY UP TO THE ROOF WITH NO TRACTION OR LEDGE FOR SEVERAL STORIES, JUST WALL AND DEATH BELOW, AFTER HANGING ON THE BUILDING FOR 2.5 DAYS.
THIS RACCOON IS THE BRAVEST LIL FELLA I HAVE EVER SEEN AND DESERVES TO LEAD THE WORLD.#mprraccoon— R 🐶🍀💜🏳️🌈 (@cal1tennisR) June 13, 2018
The courage of racoon is amazing and heads off to its determination. It brings the people together through its courage. Go forth into your week with the same passion and dedication that racco carries.
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Source: Travel+Leisure
