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Came upon this little Raccoon swimming across the channel. Figured I would pick him up and drop him off at the nearest island. I guess he was exhausted because within a couple of minutes, he was sound asleep and I couldn't wake him up. I went on with my day and ended up taking him back to the main island. Big Pine Key is a wild deer sanctuary with not a lot of people and cars so I think he will be happy there.
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KEY WEST KAYAK FISHING: Equipment Used
The RODS AND REELS:
1) Esky Rods - Spinning 7' (Med 12-15lb Saltwater) - Slow Parabolic Action - Solid Carbon - Fuji Guides(8) and Reel Seat.
- Quantum Cabo 4000
-20lb Power Pro
2) Esky Rods - Spinning 7' (Med/Hvy 15-20lb Saltwater) - Fast Action - Solid Carbon - Fuji Guides(8) and Reel Seat.
- Quantum Cabo 5000
-30lb Power Pro
3) Esky Rods - Spinning 7' (Med 12-15lb Saltwater) - Med Fast Action - Solid Carbon - Fuji Guides(8) and Reel Seat.
- Quantum Cabo 6000
-50lb Power Pro
4) Esky Rods - Spinning 6'4" (25-30lb Saltwater) - Mod-Fast Action - Solid Carbon - Fuji Guides(9) and Reel Seat.
- Shimano Torium 16
-65lb Power Pro
Esky Rods
3414 Duck Avenue,#8
Key West, Florida 33040
305-896-4637
[e-mail]
www.eskyrods.com/
The Kayaks
1) 2010 Wilderness Systems Tarpon 140.
2) 2012 Hobie Adventure Island (BLUE) w/ Outboard Motor Mount
- 2010 Suzuki 2.5 HP 4-Stroke Outboard
- Lowrance Hook-5
3) 2012 Hobie Adventure Island (RED) w/ Outboard Motor Mount
- 2018 Suzuki 2.5 HP 4-Stroke Outboard
- Lowrance Hook-5
The Rods/Reels (RETIRED)
1) 7' MH Shimano Teramar, TMS-X70MH, Line Wt. 10-20lb, Lure Wt 1/2-1 1/2oz, Power: Medium Heavy, Action: Extra Fast
- Penn Conflict 4000
- Power Pro 20lb
- Power Pro 10lb
- Andes 15lb pink mono
2) 7' H Shimano Teramar, TMS-F70H, Line Wt. 15-20lb, Lure Wt 1/2-2oz, Power: Heavy, Action: Med Fast
- Penn Conflict 6000
- Power Pro 65lb
3) 5'8" XH Shimano Treval Jigging Trigger Rod, TVC-58XH, Line Wt. 80-200, Lure Wt, 160 - 270grams, PowerExtra Heavy
- Shimano Torium 16
- Power Pro 65lb
4) 7'6" M Hurricane Calico Jack IM7, CAJ-457, Line Wt. 8-17lb, Lure Wt 3/8-3/4oz, Power: Medium
- Shimano Solstace 4000 FI
- Power Pro 20lb
5) 6' Ande Tournament Stand Up Rod, ASU-601A SDRMH, Line Wt. 20-50, Power: Medium Heavy
- Shimano TLD-30A 2-Speed
- Power Pro 65lb
6) 6'6" Shimano Trevala, TVC-66MH, Line Wt. 50-100lb, Jig Wt 50-100g, Power: Medium Heavy, Action: Medium Fast
- Abu Garcia 6500C3
- Power Pro 30lb
7) 7' Shimano Trevala, TVC-70ML, Line Wt. 20-50lb, Jig Wt 55-135g, Power: Medium Light, Action: Medium Fast
- Abu Garcia 6500C3
- Power Pro 30lb
Plus a few other misc saltwater rigs that are used sparingly and some Bass rigs which I won't use in salt water.
Cast Nets
-5' 3/8" Plastic enclosed weights
-6' 3/16" Super Spreader SS-1000 1 lb per foot
-7' 3/8" Mako 1lb per foot
Filming
GoPro Hero 8 Black
GoPro Hero 7 Black
GoPro Hero 4 Black with Sennheiser MKE2 Elements waterproof microphone.
GoPro Hero 4 Silver
GoPro Hero 3 Black
Panasonic G7
-14-42mm F3.5-5.8
-20mm F1.7
Software: Adobe Premeire Elements and Photoshop Elements
The Car - 2009 Honda Fit Base Model - 5 Speed Manual, Yakima Roof Rack.
The Motorcycle - 1997 BMW F650
Header Graphic Created By: Jeff Kaphingst (www.jeffthedesigner.com) (www.rack30.com)

[@smokymcpot5917]

He had to have been on his last bit of strength to just fall asleep next to a human so fast. You saved him. Good job brother.

[@melodiefrances3898]

That's what I'm thinking. He totally wouldn't have crashed like that.

[@Glostahdude]

Good job brother!! Poor guy was exhausted and running on empty…. Makes me happy to see!

[@JPROP-vb7sv]

He had to be hiding in someone's boat overnight then freked out and jumped off

[@TheGunterGlieben]

Uber rides and Uber eats lol. No wonder he kept hitting snooze!

[@smokymcpot5917]

@@JPROP-vb7sv or him and his mom were crossing the water and shark got his mom. Hopefully what you said though

[@teenieteenez]

I love the fact that this guy didn't wake him up and changed his whole plan to accommodate the sleepy little guy. Well done Sir. ❤

[@granknutterbutter3472]

yea, so great... thank god it was so used to people already. almost as if it wasn't even wild and this wasn't a real rescue and he nearly drowned it to get yt clicks. Yes, idiots. Thats how these videos are made. you think baby racoons try to go swimming in the ocean (in SALTWATER, you absolute dummy)?!?!?

[@jules77777]

Seriously!! That guy's the best!

[@Shield954]

Him or her* I've always found it strange how whenever there's a video of an animal, everyone in the comments always assumes it's male, despite it having a 50% chance of being female, lol

[@jules77777]

@@Shield954 It's just always been the default in the English language, when u don't know.🤷🏼‍♀️

[@drandana3661]

​@@Shield954 Well true but it's definitely been an unspoken rule in our language. I don't think the person who does it means any harm but in practice I salute you

[@chrisschoenthaler5184]

The immediate loss of consciousness is a clear indication that he was pushing himself past the point of exhaustion. You’re a goddamn HERO.

[@optiskeptic4746]

Or rabid. They get very sleepy at one phase of rabies.

[@leyrua]

​@@optiskeptic4746 doesn't rabies also make them fear water?

[@Virtualangelheejin]

​@@optiskeptic4746don't speak if you know nothing, and stop talking gibberish

[@optiskeptic4746]

@@Virtualangelheejin Speak for yourself. This happened to me when I was young, a wild raccoon came right up to me without fear... fortunately it went to sleep without biting me, and it did have rabies.

[@NIRO1885]

​@@Virtualangelheejinthen why did you speak? Can't take your own advice hypocrite?

[@createallow3126]

Your conversation with him the whole time is priceless. You're a gem of a human.

[@anarchy_79]

How would *you* speak to a raccoon?

[@createallow3126]

Hopefully as kindly as this gentleman. @@anarchy_79

[@0Ciju0]

@@anarchy_79 In cursive sign language, what do you mean "how do you speak to a raccoon"?

[@MrPAULONEAL]

@@anarchy_79 With your mouth...

[@williamrhea3535]

A man's character isn't judged by how he treats the strong, but how he treats the weak. Good job man.

[@kathyolney4083]

I love this statement!!! This guy definitely can claim it's beauty!

[@jolujo5842]

True that ✌✊

[@Wookie_Cookie_2014]

Close enough, my friend. And definitely applies here. Be safe and be well. ~Peace!

[@nathanwebb4752]

Indeed!

[@nonyabiz2777]

Nice. Kindness is a weakness to the indecent but virtuous to the decent. Bravo perfect comment. I’m going to remember that one.

[@j.s.2281]

The fact that he took him to a different island, got it some food and avoided using his motor so it could sleep earns my respect lol what an awesome guy!!!

[@ayoutubegirl5933]

Yeah, that racoon is like "I pick you."

[@CarriannJohnson_GrittyGlory]

Well said. 💙

[@matthewhall9692]

Except the raccoon was prob like "Bruh, I thought you were giving me a lift to my destination where the fam is waiting for me, now I don't know where tf I am..." And now he will just have to start his trek over except now he has to swim much farther to get to where he was going. Just leave nature alone we disturb it enough as it is.

[@da324]

@@matthewhall9692 It would have drowned. Now it has a chance.

[@Dee_Snuts27]

@@matthewhall9692 idk i doubt he'd try to swim back, or get anywhere near the water again after that. raccoons are very smart animals so im sure he will be fine where he is now. the poor thing probably would have drowned trying to swim to that small island, so its a good thing this guy helped lil bro out.

[@brandonturner97]

That raccoon is gonna have the craziest story for all his little woodland creature friends 😂😂😂

[@BrightSkies7]

This is how humans should treat animals- with nothing but kindness and respect. Thanks for being so gentle

[@j22563]

Bro he literally killed some fish on his little trip xD

[@iponce2]

​@j22563 and I'm sure that racoon went on to eat other animals as well. It's difficult to believe that its 2024 and people still apply vapid morals to eating meat and hunting. We did that for eons and people thanked the animals and the earth for their bounty. You can be gentle and also enjoy a burger. The most gentle will prefer quality meat from happy animals, and they'll never take for granted their sacrifice.

[@AJ-ch2cg]

@@iponce2 when you see where most of our meat comes from in 2024, it's so far removed from the hunting that you're describing. We eat more meat than we've ever eaten before (and are sick and obese because of it), and confine animals to tiny cages where they're pumped with antibiotics and hormones to grow fast, are ripped away from their mothers as babies and never see the light of day. At the end of the day, you're free to eat what you'd like, but how can you not apply ethics to it? It's definitely applicable.

[@iponce2]

@AJ-ch2cg your quarrel is with monetized suffering, not some guy gone fishing. That's what I mean by vapid morals. You stop sounding like a bleeding heart and more like a pseudo-intellect desperate to show the world how morally upstanding you are. Let's you and I go out and start destroying factory farms, or write legislation that bans the use of genetically modified organisms where said modifications greatly induce suffering. How about we introduce some actual standards to the industry responsible for putting us in this predicament instead of virtue signaling in KZbin comments?

[@caramelcopcat]

@@AJ-ch2cg yes, livestock animal conditions are horrible, individuals hunting fish is not the problem

[@lyndaanneshop]

That's a nocturnal fella. He must have been in that water a long time and was so exhausted. He needed that sleep so badly. What an angel you are.

[@lamspam]

yeah, he could've had rabies. what an idiot for touching the coon

[@m.a.6231]

He threw that 🦝 in there to save him 😂🤦🏽‍♀️

[@keysonthego3663]

I agree.

[@Shield954]

He or she* I've always found it strange how whenever there's a video of an animal, everyone in the comments always assumes it's male, despite it having a 50% chance of being female, lol

[@MilkT0ast]

​@@Shield954 Because of the "good boy"s and "sleepy boy"s he was saying

[@gustabiggie]

A person who takes their entire day just to help someone else or an animal when they weren’t obligated to, is the type of person the world could use more of. Thanks.

[@lilmouse4750]

Definately

[@hugostiglitz6823]

@@lilmouse4750 definitely*

[@juicebox464]

For some reason, this happens to me too much I have saved 3 pigeons and two birds 2 dogs and a couple of mice that I found in my home in the winter so I keep the mice till spring and released them

[@suzanbentum4841]

Awe.....so cute. What a nice guy!

[@yipperdeyip]

There are many people like this in the world... You need to spend less time on toxic social media

[@docbrown3139]

he must’ve been so scared and tired to get knocked out like that. Can’t believe he let you touch him so many times even when he was awake really trusted you, this was so wholesome.

[@lauralishes1]

Sad he left that poor little baby. I've never known a raccoon to be like this. I would've taken her home at least to my garden and given her some chicken and a a dog house to stay in if she wanted to

[@ThatOneGuyInChat]

raccoon was too tired to even act aggressive and prob understood that he was on this mans territory (boat)

[@Yosef9438]

@@lauralishes1 lol it's a wild animal not a pet, even if it is young. You would be asking for real trouble from the animal being in an enclosed space on the ride home after and trying to keep it.

[@colwilliamnoydb4134]

Any man that can show compassion for an animal that is on it's last legs, and even takes the time to take him to a place he will live a better life, is a real man. Well done sir.

[@judyroe663]

I am a wildlife rehabber who specializes in raccoons. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@umey3445]

Picture checks out

[@RegisteredFlexOffender1]

@@umey3445Indeed.

[@MewsDabest]

how much should they eat a day? mines so skinny at a year old but she seems really healthy otherwise?

[@blightedgrounds]

Thank you as well. Your work is greatly appreciated

[@judyroe663]

@@MewsDabest my intakes, those in cages and enclosures are fed so they have access to food throughout the day and then one evening feed. The wilds get food put out at feeding stations twice a day as I encourage them to also work on their own to forage.

[@cliffhamilton2857]

I ain't mad at saving a trash panda, I used to work overnight security for a few years and they were always super friendly to me. Had one stand up on its hind legs one night making raccoon noises while moving his hands like he was an Italian speaking to me for about 30 seconds, still makes me smile to this day

[@moxiemedia4350]

That made me smile! Thank you for sharing.

[@frederickwise5238]

That reminded me of an early morning drive to work in 1956. Came on 2 raccoons crossing the road. I stopped and when they got into my lane, the male stood up on his hind legs and hissed at me (waving his paws as you said) untill his mate got off onto the berm safely, then he too finished crossing and they went into the bushes. Id nearly forgotten. Thanks for that.

[@travelingcat8211]

Thanks for the story! So sweet

[@parisite99]

🤌

[@angelwings7930]

😂❤

[@HeyItsIDK]

You not only saved his little life, you also let him rest in expense of your fishing. And offered him food. God bless ya❤

[@melmaskevich9315]

Oh that poor baby was absolutely exhausted. I can only imagine the fatigue their little body was feeling. Thank you for rescuing him and allowing him to rest safely and taking him back to an environment he knows ❤️

[@Kaarna5]

You don't have to apply gender neutral pronouns to animals.

[@melmaskevich9315]

@@Kaarna5 it’s a raccoon. Who cares? Lol

[@Kaarna5]

@@melmaskevich9315 You do, apparently

[@melmaskevich9315]

@@Kaarna5 I’m not the one who brought it up.

[@Kaarna5]

@@melmaskevich9315 Goodbye

[@victoria.4321]

Rearranged his entire day for an adorable little random raccoon in the ocean. Such a kind soul, all the decisions he made to accommodate his new furry friend. Letting him sleep on all his lures, not dropping him off at that tiny desolate island, standing around past sunset to let him just ease his way off into the wild on his own. All of it!! He deserves an “Our Favorite Human” medal!

[@peacekeepermoe]

Absolutely spot on. You can just tell Steve is a kind soul.

[@fartmagus]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@RoseWitchRose]

What She said! 💓🥇 💓

[@micheledonahoe8092]

Most definitely. God will remember his kindness and good heart

[@efethecaptain6]

It's weird isn't it, I mean the perspective wise, how you look at the story, changes everything. For the fish's perspective, it was the worst and the last day of its life. Everything was fine and suddenly nets appeared around it, nothing it can do... Sharks, well they are denied of a raccoon today. Weird that if you choose to save the raccoon you're a good guy, if you feed the sharks with the raccoon, you'll be called as a monster probably. If you feed a raccoon with a fish after saving, you're the best...

[@knightdragon5640]

Poor little guy was probably exhausted. No telling how long it had been trying to swim to safety. Thanks for keeping it from being a shark's lunch! 👏👏👏

[@whatwouldgdonowgvkpierce6879]

Sharkbait hoo ha ha

[@rogerramjet6429]

That's ok. Now sharks can keep leveling the playing field and keep eating people.

[@Burley_Bert]

Their little legs are their downfall in the water and you can see they get tired so fast , they don't stand a chance. They do love to swim though when the water is safe. I've been lucky enough to see a Mom take her kits to swim once, but my Dog quickly ruined the majestic moment.

[@Burley_Bert]

@@rogerramjet6429 I think they just eat anything tbh.... well the tigers at least

[@teresayates8274]

Poor exhausted little guy, you are such a good person for rescuing him. If he slept for hours around you, then he was out swimming to the point of no return. Who knows what drove him way out there.

[@Vejur9000]

He was too weak to keep swimming, and was clearly exhausted. He also thanked you. You did a good deed.

[@rasimbot]

He had done it. He was just 10 m away from the island

[@l3ftie578]

This raccoon likely has not slept that well since it was a newborn lol thank you for showing kindness to it

[@borislav6561]

Thank you for not leaving him on those tiny islands ❤

[@clicketysplit1817]

It was probably starved and desperately searching for for like the polar bears

[@lindaconner3236]

I was worried about those islands, too. No food. No fresh water. Have to swim again. 💔

[@mrwisher1250]

actually there's pretty large populations of raccoons on a lot of mangrove islands, all over the Caribbean as far out as Barbados. There are multiple recognized subspecies of island raccoons.

[@jewel2022now]

Yes, agreed

[@DeathnoteBB]

@@mrwisher1250How big are the islands though? The ones in the video seem to be more water than land

[@dantheman5745]

You'll remember this raccoon longer than you would've remembered any fish you might've caught had you just dumped him at that first tiny island. Hope you receive the same kindness you extended to this little fella. Well done.

[@lesleybudd5298]

If I had short legs and tried to swim for God knows how long, I would want more rest too! But I applaud your rescue of the little raccoon!

[@EthalaRide]

You're drowning in the ocean, see a space ship apear in front of you, you pass out, and wake up in a field _with a cheeseburger._

[@chrisrohr7626]

​@@EthalaRide😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@tubbyrainbow111]

Unfortunately life doesn't work like that. Good people get stomped on and finish last usually in suffering and pain.

[@_Y.Not_]

great point! I know I would remember this far more than another day fishing.

[@JohnnychimpO907]

I was having the loneliest morning here at my cabin, and this video is the first thing that put a smile on my face today. Thank you for sharing this wonderful experience, and great job caring for another one of God’s creatures.

[@christianz-jg2bh]

You ain't lonely bro. Jerk one out then go out and find a purpose

[@oliverstray1040]

@@christianz-jg2bh God, why are you so gross? "Lonely" doesn't mean horny, and not everyone who feels a normal human emotion at times has no purpose. They just had an uneventful morning, saw a wonderful video, and felt more connected to the world.

[@skhotzim_bacon]

You have a cabin. You don't know loneliness until you're surrounded by people and you have *nothing.*

[@oliverstray1040]

@@skhotzim_bacon One person experiencing loneliness doesn't mean others can experience it worst or anything of the sort. It's not the loneliness Olympics, you don't have to compete to be the most lonely.

[@skhotzim_bacon]

@@oliverstray1040 It's not a competition but one is greater than the other. Pain may be subjective but you most certainly can measure and represent it with a scale.

[@MyName1992]

The poor thing was absolutely exhausted! I dread to think how long he was in the water! So glad you found him and so glad you didn’t leave him on one of those islands as well as he probably would have starved to death or ended up back in the water! Good job 👍

[@neilporven3830]

I am glad you picked him up because I don’t think that first mangrove patch holds fresh water or much food. There will always be time for another fishing day.

[@mike_oe]

Well done, thank you for being such a good human being!

[@maaz322]

Unless it woke up and attacked him, hijacking his ship

[@dharmagirl5889]

Lil homie was cold, afraid and exhausted. He's lucky he found you.

[@maryal4540]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@michaelm7422]

Fish need to eat too

[@brokenordinance]

That must have been a terrifying experience for the raccoon. For him to pass out so quickly, he must have been using the last bit of strength he had to pull himself aboard. Poor little guy... I'm glad you were there to help him.

[@anarchy_79]

No water.

[@Steve.._.]

.... I just can't 😂 your "for him to pass out so quickly, he must have been using the last bit of strength he had to pull himself aboard" is just a copy of another comment 😅

[@brokenordinance]

@@Steve.._. .....or it's a common thought when seeing a helpless animal and seeing them fall asleep so quickly after being in a harrowing situation...?

[@doobyboy21]

Ohhh my God... That fella must of swam for hours ! They are never this tired ! You can not even touch them like you did !

[@HoneyMarketingBoard]

Wow, looks like you found him just in time. well done you.

[@downtownnikka]

Im willing to bet he has not slept that good since being near his mom. Wild animals don’t get a break, constantly surviving, always looking over their shoulder. Bless you for helping the little friend

[@sirweebs2914]

at this point Id take this little fecker with me. Respect and trust is something a wild animal will never forget once it has it. Could honestly cost its life down the road when he trusts the wrong human.

[@zarabota]

I thought exactly the same! He's (or she?) felt so safe in the little box surrounded only by water and somehow knowing that no preditors can get to him on the boat. He's decided to use the opportunity, who knows if he'll get another chance like this. 🙂 He'd been super lucky encountering such a good man! 🧡

[@viepng]

@@zarabota it didn't necessarily need to feel safe. Little guy was exhausted from swimming and passed out when he had the chance.

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[@zarabota]

@@viepng Yes, that too. But he's slept a long time and even at the evening he was reluctant to leave his spot.

[@miaaa8936]

The fact that he paddled all the way back just for the comfort of that raccoon was the cutest thing

[@lovingone]

To be fair if that engine was turned on that raccoon would have jumped into the water

[@miaaa8936]

@@lovingone yeah that’s why I said for his comfort. I’d marry this man😂😂

[@daviclemons6910]

@@miaaa8936 Just like that? Lol

[@Jesse-2531]

​@@daviclemons6910 well he got his hat on the right place what do you want more?!

[@daviclemons6910]

@@Jesse-2531 And a mass murderer behind the scenes! Get to know a guy, will ya!? 🤣

[@sheilasmith5481]

He found a human he trusted ! Adorable! Someone else may have found and threw overboard!

[@459luker]

Poor wee thing was absolutely exhausted. Thanks for taking care of him and letting him have a much needed sleep.

[@wateryourcermet]

I know this wasn’t exactly how you planned your day and must’ve been frustrating when he didn’t want to leave, but your kindness, compassion, and patience toward this scared, exhausted little guy is really touching. Thank you for being a great human.

[@marilyzu1340]

Amen to that ❤️😁

[@KJ-gc8oq]

Wake up. It's not about compassion, it's about the 2.2m views.

[@suchabadkitty1293]

​@@KJ-gc8oq 🙄

[@suchabadkitty1293]

Yeah that was very cool of him. 👍🏽

[@MrMongoose221]

​​@@KJ-gc8oq why so negative. The world needs more positive videos, who cares what the motive of the guy was, he saved the animal either way and I'm glad I got to see it.

[@bethchisholm4858]

Love that you let him sleep, caught him some dinner and kept the motor off so he could sleep. You are an awesome man and we thank you for saving this cute little guy.

[@bkm2797]

He has a heart of gold, we need more like him.

[@MAGICC.GAMING]

And also kept up conversation so he didn’t get scared lol

[@bkm2797]

Agreed, works either way don't you think.

[@sadfoohours9883]

He didn't let him sleep, the racoon just didn't care 😂. He kept trying to wake the racoon up the entire time. Either way still a wholesome video

[@mov1ngforward]

You were so gentle with him. Thank you for rescuing him and taking him to a better place. I know from now on, he's going to trust humans. I wonder if you're ever going to see him again. Thank you for your kindness. ❤

[@chargarland8962]

Awwww he was soo exhausted but knew you wouldn't harm him. 🥰🥰

[@janicesullivan8942]

I cannot imagine how frightened that critter was, lost on the water. Thank you for rescuing him. You can always fish another time, but it’s not often that you get the chance be a guardian angel to an animal in dire need.

[@monejohn9973]

True and I just stumbled across this video and watch the whole thing I'm pretty sure miss Raccoon is pulling in numbers and making the money go up lol

[@mchapman132]

I’m amazed that little guy wasn’t a meal for a shark or gator. Hope he’s doing OK, life is tough for these little creatures.

[@strikerkays11]

Go vegan and you can choose to be a guardian angel to every animal you don't eat.

[@gdeezy]

@@strikerkays11 oh shut up

[@garrett3055]

@@strikerkays11but I’m already a guardian angel to every animal I don’t eat.

[@RareEarthSeries]

Thank you for saving the raccoon

[@anima6035]

Woo hello rur urf 🌎

[@aaronfoster5680]

Nice to see the Hadfields here. Real recognizes real.

[@edwardbernays8617]

he didnt save the raccoon dummy, they swim from island to island

[@mr.channel6467]

Nice comment honestly

[@seeker7679]

@@edwardbernays8617 most likely saved it from being shark food.

[@RedEyedCowboy]

"Raccoon Uber" this man is the hero we all wanted.

[@carolbledsoe538]

You Sir just gained a subscriber. Helping out that little raccoon was priceless. I hope he remembers you the next time you go on that island.

[@coffinb3d]

this man is so nice that even didn’t force the raccoon out of the kayak, got him food, was a happy kayak uber, and didn’t use his motor so the raccoon could sleep

[@kme3894]

this man is a true gem ❤

[@flcfreelanecounty]

5 ⭐️

[@donnapirnat5313]

You're such a kind hooman❤

[@frankyavery]

Sounds like A1 husband material to me haha

[@wiebki]

I love how hes talking to the baby raccoon like its his teenage son. Loving and would do anything in the world for him yet slightly annoyed he's sleeping all day lmao.

[@NaturalBornKelli]

He could have definitely been a lot nicer to the poor animal which was likely dehydrated, exhausted, burning up from a sunburn being in that hot sun and on the reflective water swimming to no end for God only knows how long. With sharks everywhere, who knows if he wasn't harassed by them?! To his defense, did stop, pick him up and let him ride in the shade of the toolbox without turning over the motor all the time he had the raccoon. He did catch him a snack... I believe he slept the whole time because he was sick from nearly drowning, exhaustion, dehydration, sunburn, and likely panicking to death nearly being out there and afraid in the water. My muscles will hurt so bad if I'm out in the ocean all day or just a few hours where there is a strong current. The poor raccoon probably had to fight some currents. Also, the sun will burn me up and make me so tired and give me chills when the sun sets after being in the sun, especially in the water, for a few small hours... If it's all day, it's much worse... Also, I would not have even thought about dropping him off on that first island and only the second island if he/she were panicking and going wild from fear and panic... So, only if it was an emergency and necessary. That raccoon would have starved and dehydrated in just hours on that dead, tiny island he was swimming towards. But the raccoon knew no better, it was just trying to reach land to rest... Without water or food, who knows if it could have ever gained it's strength to swim elsewhere fast enough and lucky enough to not be eaten by sharks. They were literally everywhere in those waters. Maybe it's just me and my wife's sensitivity for the survival of helpless creatures of God and wanting to have a hand in that personally when possible, but I really do believe we would have most definitely have adopted the little raccoon and would have taken him/her home to give him/her proper water and food, then likely kept the little guy or girl as a new addition to our small family, if it wanted to stay... Just the way it kept trying to sleep in that toolbox as long as absolutely possible, I don't believe we could have taken it out of there and it would have ended up in our car. What he did was a good thing. If only he had offered the poor thing some fresh water... And if he didn't keep attempting to get it out on the smaller islands during the day and just hung out with the little raccoon... Oh and if he didn't keep saying that it was time to leave, that he wanted to fish, that the ride ends here, and things like that it was time wake up and go to school, etcetera... He "rescued" the raccoon from very terrible, nearly tragic situation... If you are going to start something, then go through with it and get the raccoon to the safest possible place and try to just understand why it was so tired and passed out like that, because it was sick and in need of rest, water, and nutrients... I am happy that the raccoon did have enough energy to get out of the toolbox by itself and hopefully it found water and safety for the night, considering possible predators and the safe spaces available for the raccoon to rest up and gain some energy and wellness. Hopefully it got to a good spot and had time to recover from nearly dying... Sometimes God's creatures need us people to go the extra mile and help them survive... It's a kind thing to do, to respect nature and it's inhabitants as well... Look at all of the animals that have gone totally extinct and that have had to learn how adapt due to mankind and the pain we are capable of causing without even knowing it... It's a blessing to be able to be a hero, even to a baby raccoon stuck in the ocean... Think about the rescue God does for us all every single day... It's a blessing to be able to give back, if only to a little baby raccoon...

[@WinterWoolies]

​​@animalmother47 you wrote all that for nobody to read it lmao. I just scrolled and laughed at you. You have one hell of an ego

[@Globbs]

​@@NaturalBornKelliholy crap you really wrote all that??? Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz didn't read it

[@Katch.22]

the man did the right thing in the end but there was so much questionable moments. He didn't seem to really care, just wanted content

[@Katch.22]

​@@Globbs Reading is great! And so is their comment. Good night kid!

[@claireF-14D]

He was exhausted and you saved his life. You're a great man with an even greater heart. Thanks for sharing...

[@billienova]

He needs food and shelter ! 🎉🎉🎉so thankful for you

[@hamzapetridis206]

I'm a grown man, but you paddling back to not wake him up had me crying for a solid minute. What a cool guy.

[@somenygaard]

Literally crying? Seek help, it was nice of him but you may need counseling if you cried.

[@hamzapetridis206]

@@somenygaard I got emotive this one time for a random act of kindness to an animal. That’s totally normal, you’re the one that needs counsel if you don’t have emotions lol.

[@somenygaard]

@@hamzapetridis206 humans > animals

[@Trenlvr]

@@somenygaard no shit but, comprehend what hes saying before typing

[@somenygaard]

@@Trenlvr he’s saying that he is emotionally weak, like a woman

[@fritty9927]

I’ve been a diehard fisherman for decades and it warmed my heart watching this. I’d call it a rare blessing.

[@brianobrian6637]

AMEN to that!

[@FleyDragon]

Fuck the fish though, right?

[@brianobrian6637]

@@FleyDragon Wasn't in the cards for him. 🤷‍♂️

[@stephaniecarrow4898]

A rare blessing indeed.

[@blainelytle341]

Wish my Dad and Uncles were here to see this as they were all outdoors men ! Hopefully they're seeing it from on high...

[@doggies400]

That was very cool. I’m really happy you saved him. Many people would not have, thank you. The world needs more people like yourself.

[@tongsllc]

THANK YOU for saving this little baby! I am an open water swimmer and know how petrifying it can be for any person to be far away from land - never mind a baby raccoon! He certainly would have drowned if you didn’t arrive when you did.

[@user-pt1cz4ot1e]

As someone that regularly rescues those sweet babies, thank you for not forcing him to get out in the wrong place or too quickly. 💜 They go for so long sometimes, they can’t even move enough to protect themselves. He needed that nap and you definitely saved his life. He was probably only 12-16 weeks old. Needed a little help.

[@thecasualatvguy617]

He still needed his mom honestly

[@joycerosier9660]

😭😭😭😭I would of took him home

[@da324]

@@joycerosier9660 I would have taken him home...

[@suzanne1797]

@@thecasualatvguy617 If it's too young then it went through more of a tragedy than we think. I wonder where its family is. 😭

[@imadumass2378]

Just wondering. What purpose a raccoon has?

[@Butterrcuppp]

You’re like the dad who didn’t want a cat but now refuses to stand up if it’s asleep in your lap

[@Philitron128]

I didn't want the cat because I knew I'd end up doing exactly that.

[@sharonm.t.2492]

I am that person and so is hubby. Now, 4 cats later....

[@elizabethclairewolfrosenda3391]

I mean racoons are basically cats with opposable thumbs, so this tracks 😂

[@ryanbesco8067]

Key west is absolutely gorgeous, as a guy who’s spent his entire 32 years in southeastern Canada I’m beyond jealous.

[@danabanana6995]

Not everyone would have been so kind, and you had the patience to give him the chance to survive his harrowing ordeal. Hopefully people remember this when they’re faced with a situation like this. ❤

[@T-Law.]

Adorable and since it was in water you 100% know it didn’t have rabies haha. Edit: for those who don’t know. An animal with rabies will be terrified of water. Won’t drink it or even go near it.

[@marimaricopiko]

Such a clever point!

[@hannahmonroe3094]

I didn't know that, thank you for sharing such useful knowledge!

[@jjjxogaming]

Oh so emo people just have rabies then

[@billmcmahon5454]

​@@jjjxogaming🤣

[@ruladiesman217]

@@jjjxogaming emos don’t shower but they do like energy drinks

[@celluloidtherapy5003]

The way that he literally passed out, as soon as he knew he was safe, was very touching. I can’t imagine the fear, and exhaustion that he must have been experiencing out there. Bless your heart, Sir!

[@schmonzo42]

maybe similar to the fish fighting for their lives with a hook in their mouth?

[@kimi1510]

@@schmonzo42 You're next

[@JohnnyAnderson1]

And raccoons are nocturnal, so it was more thank likely swimming from sometime that night until he found it swimming later that day.

[@salty_cracker69]

@@schmonzo42 it's almost like its natural to eat things

[@StiffMeat]

@@kimi1510 The weak should fear the strong.

[@Bella-zh1me]

Thank you for saving the little guy. You are one in a million. I wish there were more like you. Thank you.

[@wonderwend1]

You saved his/her life and all the generations after them. Well done

[@SirTweaksalot92]

The fact that you paddled back by hand so as to not wake/scare the racoon with the engine is particularly sweet of you

[@southerngirl5362]

Give him some water

[@rand0mGT]

He’s single

[@pauljordan4452]

​@@rand0mGT The guy or the raccoon? Does it matter?

[@mr.termite1134]

Sometimes you watch 12 minutes of an exhausted racoon on a kayak for no reason, and love every second of it! Good job man! 👏🏽

[@dg5175]

Exactly! Warmed my heart ❤️

[@susanbearer3658]

So true. I am now content.

[@iceswallow7717]

11:20 - dad goes to store colorized

[@idahomountainlover754]

Amen to that . Just what I needed after a challenging day at work!

[@DaisyDegamo-dishangdee]

That's me nos 😂😂😂

[@TulaAntonia]

He knows if he holds out a bit you may give in 😌. What a cutie

[@jewelzb1402]

Awww…thank you so much for saving him…they’re actually sweet animals and very much misunderstood. They are much more afraid of us then we should be if them.

[@sam8404]

Little guy is gonna have some amazing stories to tell his buddies after this. "There I was, on me last breath in the open ocean, nare a soul in sight. As I was saying me goodbyes a giant appeared and rescued me on his magic carpet. I fell into the deepest slumber of me life and when I awoke I was back on land." You're gonna be a god to these guys.

[@jaabb4553]

“The giant was chanting the spell “wakey wakey… wakey wakey” and then the water’s all gone!”

[@garageman_]

Would make a great children's story lol

[@lilspliffster88]

With fish

[@sym3428]

Amazing comment! 😊

[@pow...rightinthekisser]

Idky, but I read this in an Australian accent

[@actomobile]

Remember when you had a nap so good you woke up not knowing what year it was? Imagine how this little guy feel

[@lightup6751]

That sounds like dementia my dude

[@xXxC0nSUm3rXxX1337]

I havnt had one of these naps in so long feels bad man

[@Allyourbase1990]

Yeah that was probably the best sleep of his life lol

[@Monk-E]

​@Light Up no its a nap after being so tired, guess you have never done anything in your life

[@lightup6751]

@@Monk-E The poetic irony that you tell me I have done nothing in my life when you take naps until you don’t know what freaking year it is, truly priceless. I have done a lot of things in my life. If you sleep until you forget the current year, it seems you are one who isn’t really up to much.

[@jules77777]

You're so patient and caring! Thx u so much for rescuing that lil guy!❤

[@jilllosado4002]

Thank you so much for rescuing that precious baby raccoon ! You are a awesome human being with great compassion.

[@leefoster1184]

It makes you wonder how long it was in the sea to be that tired. Respect to you for being so patient with that raccoon.

[@queefqueefington]

Must have been hours and hours if it slept that long

[@leefoster1184]

@@queefqueefington it must have been in the sea for hours. It was lucky it didn't become shark food.

[@teledoink]

Very persistent raccoon and obviously completely desperate. Thank goodness this fisherman was there to protect him at his most dire moment

[@findmeintime]

They're nocturnal so probably since dawn at least as it's should have been asleep already.

[@queefqueefington]

@@findmeintime And to not avoid a human but go towards and sleep right next to it when normally they do the opposite tells a lot

[@paulk8121]

It is a BIG compliment to have a wild animal fall asleep in your presence. It says that she/he felt safe with you. You are a good man! 👍

[@poppygirl...]

Exactly 💯💯💯

[@jamesbizs]

Lol it had no choice.

[@mikaelbiilmann6826]

He was exhausted. More like fainted of exhaustion. Poor little fellow.

[@DrummerJacob]

Has nothing to do with compliments. You're just anthropomorphizing.

[@benvinar2876]

@@DrummerJacob 😂

[@eileenmcconnell738]

Awe, what a kind heart you have. Thank you so much for saving him. Watched from Clatskanie Oregon. 😊

[@chips-n-salsa]

Thanks for helping it out ans for offering it some food. Very kind of you. If you haven’t made some raccoon merch already, you should!

[@UtilemUnus]

You've no idea the level of trust it took for that little thing to sleep next too you. Thank you for letting him rest

[@TheBarretNL]

Underrated comment.

[@UtilemUnus]

@@TheBarretNL underrated comment

[@jackgoff4859]

More desperation than trust cuz he was about to drown and was exhausted...

[@darkfox2401]

There was no trust he was about to die of exhaustion and passed out.

[@UtilemUnus]

@@darkfox2401 lololol

[@p42uynot59]

Raccoons are nocturnal. They sleep during the day. It’s no wonder he was tired. He’d probably been up all night and was exhausted. You’re a kind man, with how you treated him. Take care

[@volvo09]

I wonder how the heck he found his way in the ocean anyways.

[@saltycat662]

Nocturnal creatures are sometimes active during the day. Especially if they're hungry.

[@joanbryant4601]

You see most any nocturnal animal during the Especially when feeding babies. Moms must work tirelessly to feed babies. Fox skunks raccoons coyotes

[@fionazelmann7541]

baby and young raccoons are often active during the day too

[@Burley_Bert]

You must have the internet, or maybe Encyclopedia Britannica?!?!

[@paularuotsalainen979]

Thank you for saving the baby racoon! You are a very kind and gentle person 😊 Your channel got a new subscriber from the snowy Finland ❄

[@lilkrumb8202]

Good for you, man. Sending lots of love & respect. I pray your channel explodes with subscribers, because that is what you deserve!

[@patriciagalbraith9873]

You saved that little guys life. He obviously had been out there swimming lost a long time. And the sharks hadn’t gotten him. Ty so much for rescuing him and keeping him safe until he had some energy. You’re awesome

[@ryomaanime4563]

Sharks don't eat much mammals anyway (still can happen of course) they are used to sea things and it's kinda rare for them to go out of their way to eat something strange and maybe dangerous like a land dweller the drowning after exhaustion is more likely (not sure if it's better)

[@AddBowIfGirl]

Little *gal’s life.

[@NoMoreBsPlease]

​@@ryomaanime4563 You do know you are completely wrong, right? There's all kinds of mammals in the ocean. Seals, sea lions, whales, dolphins, and plenty I can't think of! They eat land dwelling mammals all the time.

[@IIViiSiioNzII]

@@NoMoreBsPleaseI think u need to reread what he said there bud. SHARKS is a key work

[@ryomaanime4563]

@@NoMoreBsPlease Sharks don't eat cetaceans (whales, dolphin). They don't even try to attack, except the super rare lone baby whale, and will flee swiftly against dolphins Seal/Sea lion is more complicated (and probably the most common encounter). Basically the big one eat the small one. A sea lion can jump in a swarm of medium sized shark and feast, but will of course be eaten by a great white Walrus as a kind of giant seal living in super cold water don't fear sharks except great white maybe? I don't know if otters can be considered marine mammals, more like semi aquatic. I guess that it's the same relation than sea lion's. Sea otter are kinda big and most sharks aren't And of course there's the killer whale. I would never bet on a shark, no matter the shark (i've heard that killer whale love shark liver). And that's all for marine mammals. but we were talking about land critters attacked by sharks while swimming edit : i guess they may eat the Sirenias (small group of herbivore cetacean called sea cow)

[@sandralee8945]

He’s in shock and traumatized and dehydrated - it does take hours to recover … thank you so much for giving him the time to recover 😊

[@bravofoxtrot10]

Yeah fresh water would helped but Glad he took him back to mainland he may have been stowaway ended up overboard then swam for closest land this case trees on what appeared to be barely islands.

[@MrRedeyedJedi]

Lol he's just tired from all the swimming

[@sandrajanney6403]

Poor little thing. Thanks for saving hi.

[@KahurangiSteez]

He's in shock and traumatised because the guy who made this video PUT him there... What he just randomly happens to find a raccoon swimming at sea like that? Absolutely nonsense, this is staged and then he advertises his tackle shop halfway through the video. Clearly fake and this guy is putting animals in harms way so he can film them. Sick.

[@novocaine371]

@@KahurangiSteezit’s very likely that the baby raccoon simply got washed away or got separated from its mother, or swam into the water to try and find safety from a potential threat. if the raccoon had been out there intentionally it would not have been that tired and would have absolutely attacked the person in an attempt to protect itself. it’s crazy how you managed to lie to yourself

[@Korn1holio]

Thank you for being kind to this baby

[@evilazulan]

❤ you are such a kind person. This was really heartwarming and touching to see. Thank you for saving him 🌻

[@Gary-And-His-Demons]

He immediately made a break for you, the second he saw you! THAT and the fact that he climbed aboard and passed out shows how exhausted he was! Thanks for being patient with him. You let him sleep so long he actually dried off. Good job! Never seen your channel before, and this makes me an immediate subscriber!

[@katt-be5et]

Me too

[@laurawirtjes7225]

Me too!

[@peterhoulihan9766]

I think he was trying to hide under the outboard.

[@Justjennb]

Ditto

[@cieralemire5114]

Same

[@CraigNews-zv2wy]

Imagine you're swimming for your life then blacked out and wake up with food on your hands. This man is the little fella's miracle! 🥰

[@rebeccakennedy1167]

Thank you for your time efforts to rescue that adorable raccoon. ❤️ 😇

[@lrplante5602]

You are a such a kind person to have helped that young raccoon! It’s nice to know there are people who really care about nature and ❤who go the extra mile.

[@JBliehall]

I saw this story and thought, "How could rescuing a racooon possibly hold my interest for 12 minutes?" Then I was sorry when it ended. I could have watched another hour!!! Good people are becoming a rarety in this world. My very best to you and yours. Stay happy and stay healthy. No one is here forever.

[@NTV_F]

Me toooo! Especially when the little guy jumped aboard so quickly. The fact that the guy went to the first island and said this is not a good spot for the raccoon and just let him keep going is amazing. What's even more amazing is that this guy normally kills fish right because he's fishing and this tiny animal had other plans so instead of fishing it was a paddle boat watching the sunset and the rescue. True Kismet instead of yanking a fish out of its home, he rescues and animal and returns it to home

[@christopherlifto3644]

Exactly the same. I figured after two minutes, I'd be gone. Ended up reading the comments to find more info out!!!

[@arlen7726]

Raccoons can be pretty vicious if you don’t respect their boundaries, but they’re really intelligent, and they can recognize when a human just wants to help if they need it.

[@AlanaeImontae]

Did you really just say good people are rare?!😂 There's really supposed to be a balance but you'll hear about bad situations more often than good because THEY are rare. Not the other way around. What kind of people are y'all meeting?😭😭

[@arlen7726]

@@AlanaeImontae ‘nice’ people are pretty common. Most people definitely have a significant capacity to do good given the right circumstance, but there’s ‘doing something good that helps your conscience more than it actually solves anything’, and then there’s doing something good that actually helps in a tangible way. This video is the latter, but a lot of the ways that the average person tries to help the poor or homeless or be more environmentally-friendly are the former. Animal rescue and rehabilitation is fantastic and it’s a field I’m considering working in eventually if I can get the training for it, but a lot of people out there have a certain degree of trouble empathizing with animals or understanding the basic behavior patterns of most of them. It’s easy to empathize with the cute fuzzy ones, but most people shy away a bit as soon as it’s anything not-that that’s actively in front of them.

[@celinesantoro791]

I can't imagine how tired that little guy was. Sleeping so long and hardly having energy to eat. He was on his last bit of strength when you showed up, you're amazing for taking him to the bigger island.

[@notperfectandneverwillbe4825]

Little guy was probably scared too.

[@MrVvulf]

@@notperfectandneverwillbe4825 And thirsty.

[@stormyeffects4795]

Thank you so much for taking care of this little creature

[@dsoutherland1747]

You should get a medal for this rescue. You’re an A+ human! 😊 God bless.

[@themoonlitquill]

Little dude was probably swimming for a looooong time, and the moment you found him you likely saved him from drowning out of sheer exhaustion. It's sweet that you let him sleep, catch his breath, gather his strength. You're a very kind person.

[@sandyfields678]

Defintely is a good man..

[@JohnSmith-hl4js]

You went fishing, caught a raccoon, and came home a hero! Thank you for being a good person.

[@cowgirl5704]

you are very kind thank you so much for helping this little guy! i can tell you have an amazing character and heart. you didn’t even question it really. thank you!God bless you

[@lizardrancher]

little man must have been totally exhausted. thank you so much for showing a little love to this fella!

[@365_pyro]

My guy paddled all the way to avoid waking this random animal... just amazing. Makes you forget about all the other terrible people for a minute 🙏

[@tylerd2710]

What does it say about us that we would still think of "terrible people" after watching this? 🤔 Maybe watch more wholesome vids and you'll think better of people

[@louisroth5941]

Everyone has a capacity for evil and for good. Stop acting like a saint and just play the game of life.

[@davidjd123]

theres more good people than bad, but the world and human brain likes focusing on the bad

[@larezzatruman8097]

Yes!

[@work90]

​@@davidjd123 word

[@tannerhamilton6025]

I think by the end of the day he knew you weren't a threat, that's why he didn't bite. What a nice little fella, certainly a better temperament than most raccoons I've met.

[@kelly5198]

This baby was so exhausted he didn't resist the approving vessel nor resist his rescue..too tired I guess...an adult may have been up for the task..but baby is a baby 👶..and thank you sweet soul for reckoning that. I wished he could have taken him back home and turned over to wildlife..because how will he survive without moma?

[@Egilhelmson]

Young raccoons have good temperaments, but grow cranky when they go through puberty.

[@PearlMagnolia]

@@kelly5198 Coons are master foragers, even young ones.

[@atomicwedgie8176]

They sleep during the day and turn into trash pandas at night.

[@rolfpiotrowski4325]

Nice little adventure! 😎👍

[@ShawnSaunders-vg3ms]

Well done brother. Perfect example of humanity at its best. Bravo and thank you he or she will remember you for the rest of its life😊

[@bethdrsrdp626]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. The man was so very kind, helping a helpless little critter and sharing with us along the way. You are just a man, you’re an angel on a kayak.

[@ceg2235]

Poor little guy was probably close to drowning from exhaustion. To instantly fall asleep that way, who knows how long he was out there. Thank you for not just dropping him off on that tiny little remote island. He probably would have died there. Glad he was sleeping and you took him back to civilization with you. At least he has a chance of survival. Thank you for being a compassionate human being and saving his life. You are a true hero.

[@NaturalBornKelli]

Oh, he would have definitely have died on that death trap island. I doubt there was ANY fresh water, which the little fella was in dire need of due to extreme dehydration, probably extreme sunburn, and extreme exhaustion. The little guy was severely lacking in nutrients and water, 100%... I was praying to the end of the video that the little raccoon would make it to the mainland or biggest of islands... Just look at how exhausted and sick that poor little guy was the whole time and how instantly he passed out hard too!!! That's hard to imagine being possible at all, especially as a tiny baby creature that is not familiarized with human beings with it's guards likely on high... Just that little bit of kindness from something, someone, it just goes to show how sick, helpless, but grateful he really was, to drop his guards down like that, instantaneously.. His life was definitely on the line, but God sent him rescue!!! He sent a boat and someone, a fisherman who even fished for him, kind enough to get him to a safe place and not to just any random death trap island... What a cool experience... I don't think I could have NOT taken him home to help him recover and let him stay if he wanted to stay... That's one cool story to tell about how you met your pet raccoon!!!

[@Katch.22]

seems he didn't really want to. He did the right thing in the end but he isn't so amazing. Had that lil guy had enough strength to make it to the abandoned "island" the man would have happily left it there

[@VMM34]

The racoon seemed to be deaf? I wonder if he was. He didn't react to any noise at all, especially when he was swimming. He only acknowledged the kayak when he observed it out of his eye even though the kayaker was shouting

[@zarovich9397]

@@VMM34raccoons go into a torpor in the winter seasons. I wouldn’t be surprised if under great stress the don’t go into a mini torpor to preserve energy.

[@flamekiller3338]

@@Katch.22 are you him? do you know how he thinks? i didnt think so

[@tonirodriguez6649]

Raccoons are nocturnal. That little guy was up all night & swimming until you rescued him. What a nice man you are ❤️

[@le_th_]

Exactly my thought, he was trying to catch fish, got swept out away from land, and had been treading water that entire day until then.

[@Altinget]

​@@le_th_ interesting how animals just takes things as they are. If tired and human no danger, then sleep. 🦝

[@neozon]

@@Altinget wild animals don't have the safety like us humans do. we don't have to focus on survival, we have more time, freedom to survive and do other things. they're always in survival instinct mode. eat, sleep, reproduce, repeat.

[@deanmarten]

That was so cool. You are so kind. I really appreciate what you did there. I'm a fan

[@sherimcdaniel3491]

That was a very wonderful thing you did! Bless your heart. ❤🐈

[@jaykb6587]

Since raccoons are nocturnal, it's a miracle that you appeared on the little guy's horizon when you did. Leaving it on that first island would have been a death sentence. Paddling all day to save it was above and beyond the call of "duty!" I'm sure the little one thanks you. I know I do. 🙏😇❤️

[@champagnejane5126]

@2000jago Not all day, but he did paddle back home rather than use the motor so as not to wake the raccoon.

[@MixagEQ]

Raccoons are diurnal, it's not unusual for healthy raccoons to be active when the sun is out.

[@thetwistedsamurai]

That baby trusts you so much it’s crazy. I know he’s exhausted but the level of trust in this little creature is heartwarming.

[@Bronte866]

I don’t think it was trust. The animal was very likely on the verge of death that continued after it was in the boat. It COULDN’T move. I would only give this poor creature a 50/50 chance now. This is serious physical trauma that will take days to recover from if it can at all.

[@thetwistedsamurai]

@@Bronte866 Well, yeah, duh, but the fact that it was so sweet and trusting and naive is more what I mean. He’s a little baby.

[@Nantosuelta]

@@thetwistedsamurai yeah I mean raccoons in general can be pretty vicious, but they also pretty smart and only really care about food. If you feed a wild raccoon it will realize it has a stable food source and will become docile very quickly.

[@thetwistedsamurai]

@@Nantosuelta Yeah I really would like to befriend some coons irl. We have some here, but none live near enough to my actual apartment haha.

[@karenlowes7802]

Thank you for helping him. God only knows how long he was in that water! I hope you take him to the mainland.❤

[@paticarter6063]

Love good people! You're kind and caring! Thanks for helping him!

[@mutolover3851]

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