A raccoon in Ashland, Virginia made headlines after breaking into a liquor store, drinking from smashed bottles, and passing out in the bathroom. The animal was safely rescued and released back into the wild.
- On November 29, 2025, employees arriving at the Virginia ABC liquor store in Ashland found a chaotic scene: shattered whiskey bottles, puddles of alcohol, and a raccoon sprawled on the bathroom floor.
- CCTV footage revealed the raccoon had fallen through the ceiling, knocked bottles off shelves, and consumed alcohol before stumbling into a stall and collapsing.
- Hanover County Animal Protection officers responded, secured the raccoon, and transported it to a shelter.
