NEWTON, MASS. (WHDH) - Firefighters in Newton rescued a young raccoon that was stuck in a sewer grate on Thursday.
Officials say the animal had been stuck “for a while” but that it is now happy and running free again.
Animal control officers from Waltham assisted with the rescue operation.
We were able to rescue a juvenile raccoon today with help from Waltham’s Animal Control. He had been stuck for a while but we are happy to report he is free!!! #newtonfire #nfd #newtonma pic.twitter.com/q7CYEQCCWZ
— Newton Fire (@NewtonFireDept) August 1, 2019
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