Most people expect mornings to start quietly, with birds chirping and soft sunlight spilling through the windows. For a woman in New York, her day began far differently.
Instead of gentle sounds, she was jolted awake by loud, frantic cries coming from outside.
Confused and alarmed, she rushed outdoors to investigate. What she found left her completely stunned.
A Startling Discovery In The Yard
Peering toward her fence, she noticed a tiny bundle of fur trapped tightly between the bars, unable to move.
Nearby, a mother raccoon paced nervously, calling out in distress. In that moment, the homeowner realized the truth. The babies were stuck, and their mother was desperately trying to get help.
Recognizing she needed expertise, the woman quickly called Karenlynn Stracher, an experienced wildlife rescuer in New York. Karenlynn arrived promptly after hearing about the urgent situation.
The Rescue Proves Tricky
At first, Karenlynn assumed freeing the babies would be straightforward. Once she saw the scene up close, she realized the rescue would be far more complicated.
The little raccoons were wedged tightly in the fence, and extracting them without harm required delicate handling.
Concerned about the pressure on their tiny bodies, she called the emergency service police unit for extra support.
“There was no time to waste, and I needed to try something now, not just wait for their arrival. Fortunately, the very kind and concerned homeowner was willing to assist me,” Karenlynn told The Dodo.
One baby’s leg was pinned between a pole and a wall, in a narrowing gap that could easily have caused serious injury if it shifted.
Working with extreme care, Karenlynn used a grabbing tool to gently free the first baby, placing it safely in a carrier. She then maneuvered patiently to rescue the second sibling.
“They were very frightened, but I’m certain they were happy to be freed. Keeping them together helped alleviate some of their anxiety as well,” she shared.
The entire effort was captured on video and later shared online, inspiring viewers with the careful attention and bravery shown throughout the process.
Karenlynn transported the raccoon siblings to a wildlife professional to check for injuries.
Fortunately, both were healthy and unharmed. She then returned them to the exact spot where they had been found, hoping their mother would come back. Soon enough, the mother reappeared, anxiously searching.
The reunion was immediate and heartwarming as the family disappeared together into the trees.
“They are still with Mom and seem to be thriving and none the worse for this experience,” Karenlynn said.
A Lesson In Wildlife Safety
Although the rescue ended happily, Karenlynn emphasized the need for caution.
Wild animals can carry risks, especially species prone to rabies like raccoons, bats, foxes, and skunks. Attempting such rescues without proper training can put both humans and animals in danger.
What began as a frightening morning transformed into a story of compassion, skill, and quick action.
Thanks to the homeowner’s alertness and Karenlynn’s expertise, two baby raccoons were saved and safely reunited with their mother.