Post date: Oct 12, 2015 7:53:19 PM
Last night the Fruita Police Department responded to the call of a possibly sick raccoon that had been treed in the area of East Carolina and Narrow Leaf. The officers set some live traps after the animal ran off towards the drainage ditch.
The raccoon has since been spotted during the daylight hours in a neighbor's back yard.
Please keep an eye on children and pets in the case that the raccoon is ill, and we'll update you if we hear any news!
UPDATE (10/20/2015): The raccoon is no longer a threat to our children or pets. Thanks to all of those who donated their time and equipment to tracking this guy down.