Officer Mullen reports…
The other day Officers Sherwood and Quirke were called out to a Chinatown alley where passersby had contacted our dispatch to report a raccoon that had found himself in a troubling situation. He was spotted above a store among some wires and under a wooden sign that appeared unstable and ready to fall on the raccoon. Using a ladder the officers were able to climb up and carefully remove the sign. As the officer climbed the ladder the frightened raccoon was able to free himself and scurry up the building to a higher, more stable resting place. The officers saw that the raccoon was able to climb successfully he and thankfully appeared uninjured. He was left alone to find a better place to sleep the day away.
Raccoons are just one of the nearly 500 species of wildlife, including fish, birds, mammals, amphibians and invertebrates, that are supported by the San Francisco Bay. It is an essential resting and feeding ground for millions of birds. Help us care for all these amazing animals in our city. If you notice an animal that is sick, injured or just plain out-of-place, please contact our officers in dispatch at 415-554-9400. We will ask you a few questions and have you send a photo or video so we can best prioritize the response. Thank you for helping keep our diverse urban environment healthy.
