While most of us are stuck inside, a few raccoons have recently been spotted enjoying the neighborhood.
Here’s a raccoon at the Ramble last week – video by Posy:
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And perhaps the same guy, also near 110th Street but deeper into the park – taken by @xo.espresso:
The same person who took the above video also sent us this image of a raccoon being greeted by a human near Central Park South. But please note …. it is NOT advisable to get this close to them.
And here’s another trash raccoon – video by Alison Roque.
Wildlife NYC states that raccoons should only be observed from a distance. “Do not approach raccoons or any wild animal. If you are bitten or scratched by a raccoon, wash the wound and see your doctor as soon as possible. Report sick or injured raccoons to 311.”
Have you experienced a recent animal sighting? Let us know in the comments below, or email us about it!
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I saw a raccoon on Monday in the early evening, in Central Park not far from the W. 81st entrance. It was just before 8 pm and still light. I thought they only come out after dark.
I often see raccoons on Riverside Drive at 86th St., in the late evening while I’m walking the dog before bed. The past couple of weeks, I saw one rooting through a trash barrel. Another was walking along the top of the stone wall heading north as I approached heading south. It finally bailed out and jumped into a tree in the park where it observed us for a bit before absconding.
I saw one swimming in the Harlem meer in March… and they basically own the Delacorte…
I’ve seen those Delacorte raccoons, multiple times…during performances!
And also in RSP.
Raccoons can have rabies
Seeing way more raccoons lately around Central Park west at 81st. There are two living in the threes near the museum and after 8pm they cross the street towards the buildings