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Westbrook firefighters lend a ladder to save raccoon family trapped in dumpster

Westbrook Professional Firefighters wrote in a Facebook post they were called for a report of "a family" stuck inside the dumpster at the fire station.
Credit: Westbrook Professional Firefighters

WESTBROOK, Maine — One furry family got some help from Westbrook firefighters on Thursday morning after they became trapped inside a dumpster.

Westbrook Professional Firefighters wrote in a Facebook post they were called for a report of "a family" stuck inside the dumpster at the fire station.

"Upon investigation a friendly family of raccoons were found," the post said.

Firefighters placed a ladder into the dumpster. and the cute critters were able to climb out without injury, according to the post.

"Overall it was a successful rescue!" the post said.

Your Westbrook Professional Firefighters were called for a family trapped in the fire station dumpster. Upon...

Posted by Westbrook Professional Firefighters on Thursday, October 12, 2023

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