A drunk raccoon in Virginia, linked to multiple break-ins, was released near where it was found after sobering up.

A raccoon in Ashland, Virginia, made headlines for a third time after being found drunk and passed out in a liquor store bathroom, with officials linking it to prior break-ins at a karate studio and DMV. Despite its antics, the animal was not relocated due to the high risk of death in unfamiliar areas. Officials released it near the scene after it sobered up, noting its apparent intelligence and repeated return to the same locations. The incident sparked widespread online attention, leading to a fundraiser for the animal shelter and the creation of three cocktails in the raccoon’s honor.