Man rescues helpless baby raccoon from danger | Humankind

Watch this baby raccoon rescue. “He’s doing that little cry you can hear, I think it’s him calling for his mom.”
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A man in Charlotte, North Carolina, noticed a baby raccoon struggling to stay afloat in a lake. He puts the pup on his boat and ushers it to safety.
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[@dogmanJacksan]

Screaming for his mother is so heartbreaking. Momma is gone so you did the right thing.

[@alangrant5684]

Yes it is ':(

[@septyanyudha9846]

maybe they are lost each other :(

[@elishasmith6939]

❤ & 💔 😭

[@newagain9964]

Plot twist. That raccoon was gonna become the rainmaker of not taken up in his friend’s home. 😟

[@bloomrose9843]

​@@elishasmith6939I a❤àaaaa😢😮😢😮😢😢😢😢

[@3sisterswine413]

We had a baby that lost his mom in a storm. Was the sweetest little guy. Loved him so much!

[@samuelwalker400]

Good job, sir! God bless you! ❤😊

[@jaygrimes9275]

😅😅😊😊😅😊

[@chriswilcox3383]

I Could hear him when he was clinging to that boat, “Huurts”. 😢

[@cynthiarogers2904]

. *THERE MUST BE A SPECIAL PLACE IN HEAVEN FOR THOSE WHO HELP ANIMALS IN NEED.*

[@chiapets2594]

Not when they get big and claw your face off

[@dbodooley]

Little guy scared and looking for his mommy is about to make me start crying and I’m a 39 year old man lol. He was probably swimming in circles for hours. He was close to the point of drowning. I love that there are good people in this world.

[@environmentalnews6040]

What should we name him? He's so cute. Please update us more.

[@ripvanwinkler1548]

A video about an animal making noises made you cry? What kind of feminine hybrid are you? Lol grown men don't cry

[@Emystellina.]

È vero... è rassicurante che ci siano persone buone ancora.

[@drewwallace5227]

@@environmentalnews6040Rocket Raccoon

[@undrwtrbsktwvn1110]

Someone copied and pasted this comment 😂

[@FoundationalAmericanBadass]

They saved Rocket, it's always good to have friends...

[@waitcoffeefirst915]

Rocket, Teefs, Floor go now! 😢

[@tomc5435]

I finally just watched the 3rd one two nights ago. Definitely, made me feel a little bit more compassion for this racoon. 😄

[@kattmilk]

​@@tomc5435I did too. But please explain to me... How did Gamora get out of the Red Skull pit? And where did that talking Golden retriever come from? I think I missed something in part 2. 🤔

[@FoundationalAmericanBadass]

@@kattmilk Cosmo was in Infinity War, and was being held by The Collector if I'm not mistaken...

[@karayj]

@@kattmilkthat Gamora you are talking about died. This Gamora was from when they went back in time, she’s from a different timeline. This is why she doesn’t like Quill, this Gamora doesn’t know him.

[@Cantetinza17]

Aww him calling his mom and looking around broke my heart.

[@lynnburton7873]

Exactly, broke my heart as well into a billion tiny piece’s 😢😭💔🐾✝️

[@recoveringsoul755]

Maybe they could've taken it back closer to where they found him. And feed him something. Cat food, veggie scraps.

[@CellerKind]

Yeah that was heartbreaking... Poor sweet fella

[@brettreason484]

@@recoveringsoul755Last clip looks like they clearly fed him/her something while keeping it. Nice gesture. Seemed like a harmless animal too.

[@martinstace8201]

I'm in floods of sad (but ultimately happy) tears.

[@candieschonauer4083]

Oh thank you he’s an innocent tiny creature who needed help I’m so glad you found him.

[@ceciliadabdoub4935]

Thank you for caring ❤

[@Crauniverse]

Its not rockoon ita rocket gave him gun

[@andreav1472]

I hope this little guys heart can heal 🥺 and I hope he’s taken care of very well. I cried as a kid when I couldn’t find mom at the grocery store. I couldn’t imagine never seeing her again 💔

[@skylarschutz]

awww🥺

[@tammymilward]

Crying for his momma! Poor little guy! That wave was adorable! Great job! ❤

[@alysonfisher3611]

Poor baby's just calling & looking for his mom! 😔 So glad you guys saw him, rescued him, & found someone to raise the baby! 😊❤

[@emilycampbell5798]

😭😭 poor baby! It’s good that he got someone too look after him but so sad he lost his mamma

[@ytsux9259]

Everything needs its mama. 😢

[@BidenOwesMeGasMoney]

I’m so happy you not only rescued him but made sure he had a chance in life. 👏 ❤

[@daffyduck9901]

Should have taken him in the house and thrown him in the dryer 😮🤣

[@skittles2055]

Mee tooo! 🙌💟

[@stevearnold8265]

He owes us all gas money buddy!

[@chewielewis4002]

His name is Rocket and hes not a damn racoon

[@Unironicunicorn5]

@@daffyduck9901daffycuck energy

[@allisonjames2923]

What an adorable little baby 🥺💕 i love people who save animals & make sure they find a safe, secure home if they can’t go back to their families

[@elizabethtorres6069]

So cute, thank you for rescuing him.

[@nmeg.3631]

The way he was clinging on to the pole and shivering all over 😭 Poor babe… Thanx for being there to save him❤

[@elladoz1966]

Bless you all for rescuing the little critter 🥰

[@dg5175]

Awww, poor, sweet baby. Thank you for taking him in. At least he's safe now and will be raised in a loving environment ❤

[@R.Iamondi]

It is a heartbreaking to look at him and see how afraid and lost he is. How could a person not help such a vulnerable little animal. The world need more people like this guy.

[@jackie4350]

I'm so happy they came to get that baby her crying broke my heart

[@janetreneau7613]

Mine too. Poor baby. So happy he/she was seen in time and rescued. GOD bless that good man.

[@janicedevereux2839]

Me too..the fact the baby was on the grass crying in the middle of the day says all it needs to. He wanted his Mom.. Most likely , every day since he’s been born he sleeps under his mom throughout the day… something must’ve happened to her that she did not come get him in the middle of the night for those first two nights.. unless he wasn’t crying but I’m sure he would have. That’s probably all he did when he was awake…. I hate seeing animals in distress .. it’s heartbreaking.

[@seviregis7441]

Thank you for saving him, he was probably terrified, exhausted, and starving, along with confused. Thank you for calling your friend to take him in. God bless you all.

[@SRtruth]

Amen ❤

[@b-ybeenhim6051]

Him holding on to the pole was the cutest.

[@ehombane]

Nope, he was not holding, he was waving at the camera:))

[@skylarschutz]

@@ehombanewhy do you have to talk?

[@ehombane]

@@skylarschutz Precisely the same as you do ;)

[@dorothyobrien7724]

Thank you for your compassion for this little one.❤ You could tell he was exausted and scared. I am glad you found someone to help. Please give updates on how it's doing.

[@LauraVillasenor-bf8ni]

Get him warm fast! Poor little guy. I'm glad you found someone to care for him.

[@elegant_confusion]

Thank you, for your kindness and love!

[@fbeshir1163]

People like that make me proud to be a human being. Humanity needs more people like them❤

[@lauramcclary9020]

Yes I agree. Thank you for being a great human 😊

[@billrobbins5874]

Finding someone to raise it too!. ♥️🦝♥️

[@INXS7144]

Just look at him! How could anyone not want to help him?

[@clatang5599]

Bless you ...

[@liseburgess2270]

Thanks for saving this beautiful baby raccoon!! Your kindness is amazing! God Bless You! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MR-mr9xt]

I really like how y'all didn't do any over saving, just the right amount then let someone else do the rest. Perfect

[@jenniferquackenbush7458]

Poor little guy! So glad you spotted him & came to his rescue. ❤️

[@katstaples3264]

Right! Sooo cute! Glad they helped him out so he can live a full life. ❤

[@1967sfoman]

The cutest face, gait, and chatter I've heard in the longest.

[@1a2aTia]

Those cute little wobbly back legs, look just like a baby bear💘. Made my heart go pitter patter!

[@jahlive1243]

They actually make great pets. My dad rescued 3 babies out of a chimney since the mother abandoned them and the home owners needed them out. We hand raised and fed them. It was an awesome experience that I’ll never forget.

[@cindivankirk8391]

I’m glad your friends could help out because he / she was so little it needed the right kind of milk, etc. ❤

[@blueeyeswhitedragon9839]

Those two nights must have been heart wrenching . Good job guys!

[@patv8358]

He must have been scared 😢

[@pixiemermaid]

​@@patv8358scared.. cold w/o his mama and siblings to cuddle & hungry

[@samanthamorena3585]

Thank God you saw him. 💗💗💗

[@BRUCEJJ66]

Poor baby, thank you for giving him a chance at a happy life, hope everything went well for him.

[@melz3752]

So happy you called your friend to come care for the little one. Poor thing was freezing and couldn’t find mama. You saved his life in more ways than one 🙏

[@Mari-wh7ch]

Bless his little heart ♥️

[@irenemarano8241]

Yes and glad he was rescued ❤also .

[@lynnwilkinson2430]

Bless this family and their little hearts too. That should make your hearts feel so full and content. Thank you

[@deborahlewandowski3206]

Omgoodness...this tugs at my heart! Such a sweet, innocent little baby...thank you for saving him and helping him to get a safe home ..

[@dre8026]

I love to see when people show kindness and empathy towards all lil angels, makes very to happy to know not everyone shows cruelty! 🙂 Thank you for rescuing n finding a home for this lil angel. Blessing....🙏❤️

[@GingerPeacenik]

Thank you for rescuing him! And thank your friend; I’ve raised orphaned raccoon cubs. They’re demanding, but very loving, animals. ❤️

[@AnneAndersonFoxiepaws]

You are an angel saving this poor little thing and getting him a new home!

[@mts7274]

Left him on his own for two freakin' nights, AND didn't even notice the poor thing was shivering when it was on their boat, wtf.

[@christyann2268]

​@@mts7274...... Hmmm, no mention of feeding the baby for those two nights in a row. I hope he was. Probably a dish of warm puppy formula would be the next best thing to his mommy.

[@cherriesmith3814]

Thank you for saving the little baby! ❤

[@brendaloose1718]

Thank u so much for helping this little guy. He is adorable. ❤️

[@theo_D_E_N]

I pray this man who saved the racoon and his friends who adopted it , are blessed with good health and may the universe return their good deed times 10🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@tammypresses2656]

Thank you for rescuing him and getting him help. Bless his little soul.

[@mjm.9082]

Aww, such a sweet boy who lost connection with his mom. Thanks for saving this weak, cute, scared little fella. ❤

[@that.ll_do_pig]

Poor mama, not knowing where he went. Glad he was rescued. ❤

[@glamdolly30]

Very true, it's a heartbreak for his poor Momma too. I hope she at least has another baby to heal her heart. And no, I'm not projecting human emotions onto animals, before someone accuses me - animal mothers absolutely do feel the same kind of pain we would, on losing a child. They love their babies and grieve for them, just as we do, it's arrogant to think otherwise.

[@bressart464]

Absolutely proof, a dear friend rescued 1 . It took her just over a year to grieve her baby. They kept her a few years until she was ready to be wild again

[@glamdolly30]

@@bressart464 Thank you. Humans can be so dumb (and arrogant), assuming animals don't feel the same, profound emotions humans do. Of course a mama raccoon who loses the baby she birthed, nurtured, protected and fed (she would die for it - that's the maternal bond), grieves and suffers greatly at its loss. That emotional pain is worse than losing a limb!

[@bressart464]

Another example A wildlife photographer friend witnessed an eagle devour a squirrel. She was sitting quietly waiting fir any shot for the day & heard whimpering. Then noticed the squirrel's mate off , not to far from where she was sitting, in her den crying, absolutely devastated. My friend told me she sat there with her and that after an hour the little squirrel looked up at her. Held eye contact and then went into her den. Fascinating, endearing & amazing because you can't be angry at the eagle. Therefore no ethics in nature. I suppose it's a gift when we can help. Sometimes we cannot. I hv been to Galapagos & strict rules not to interfere with the ecosystem Only observe!

[@bressart464]

She took no photos of the widowed squirrel only sat with her in support.

[@duanedurkan3565]

You're a beautiful, fabulous caring human being. I love to see this level of care given to our furry friends. Never change. Keep being the wonderful human you are now👍

[@miss420mj]

The poor baby was shivering 😢 I hope it was well taken care of afterwards. These little creatures are actually really sweet and deserve better treatment than how most treat them.

[@norton2757]

Compassion is the greatest emotion one will ever transfer to another being❤️

[@litebrite8993]

Beautifully said, ty

[@md55773]

Absolutely

[@antoineb9371]

Yes indeed

[@stratabegood]

I would super kick it back off ha yAHHH

[@stratabegood]

@@norton2757 lmao 🤣😂I'll take that compliment too thanks ❤️🥹🙏

[@brebre514]

That crying breaks my heart. Thank you for rescuing it and getting it to someone to care for it ❤

[@liamvermaak982]

Anyone who acts selflessly and saves the life of an animal in need, is the best kind of person in my eyes. It also helps that I love raccoons... This made me truly happy

[@SunCity95]

Thank you for rescuing from the water and for making sure it got to caring hands. Blessings to you.

[@LaurenSchwab-kd3sb]

Angels!!!!! Anyone who saves an animal, loves animals, or they’re just kind to animals - I love you!! You are an Angel!!!!!!!

[@RozatorulchelHahaha]

So true

[@BettyFL]

Absolutely 💯 ❤

[@adabwilldoya92]

Yeah but you definitely got to be careful out during the day and doing circles or both signs of rabies

[@benconway9010]

@@adabwilldoya92no it was because he’s a baby and was lost and ended up in the river so that was why he was going round in circles it was lost

[@adabwilldoya92]

@@benconway9010 I honestly thought it was an adult raccoon but you are right I watched it the rest of the way through and realized it was a small thing

[@sharonhoyt2133]

He needs his mama. So glad you found him someone to take care of him.

[@travelingpatti2834]

Thank you so much. That beautiful baby was way too young to be on his own. Raccoons are amazingly smart and make the best OUTDOOR pets if you happen to live in the country. They truly are wonderful creatures.

[@CaptainBadNews]

Breaks my heart to see them so scared and lost but it’s amazing how some animals will ask humans for help if they are desperate. It’s nice they got lucky with someone who was willing to help out this little guy!

[@cherinaquin3071]

I bet he was so glad to see you guys thinking yes lord these wonderful angels just saved me❤❤❤

[@discokitty3375]

Beautiful story I feel bad he missed his mom 💛😢✝️🙏

[@adrienne3334]

This is amazing and beautiful. I love it when a man is kind of helpless animals...a good heart that shows natural kindness and understanding

[@YorkieMom66]

This made me cry. Hearing that poor baby call for its mother…literally made my heart ache. Thank you for saving him.❤

[@lulu-qw8xy]

Thank you for helping this little guy! ❤️

[@nazarene5680]

It’s a bit sad that he can’t find his mum. But you saved him. So it’s good.

[@moki4541]

Don't fall for it. A raccoon doesnt just randomly end up IN THE MIDDLE of the water for no reason. There is no way the poor thing got their on his own. Don't support animal abuse for views

[@nazarene5680]

@@moki4541 How do you know if it’s animal abuse?

[@paddington1670]

@@nazarene5680 by jumping to conclusions

[@patchouligirl1972]

Poor little guy. He was scared and alone and hungry. He's definitely young enough to still need his mom. So glad he was taken somewhere safe to grow up. 🦝💚

[@shawnortmann9662]

Aww... No momma's scream just ripped my heart out!!!😭🇺🇲🖤

[@TheRedDivaTv]

I've always had a soft spot for raccoons. His cries broke my heart ❤😢 so happy you were able to find him a home. ❤❤❤

[@marianneschmidt6472]

Thank you for saving this beautiful little one and tying to wait and find Ma-Ma. Then finding a friend who will take him in. ♥️☮️👍💯♥️

[@stickybuckets4776]

I would have gladly taken him in and taken amazing care of him. I used to volunteer at a wildlife rehabilitation center for a few years and absolutely loved it. That poor thing tugs deeply on my heart strings. I hope he has a wonderful and loving home. If ever in need of a home for any of these guys, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. Thank you for saving him! You are amazing! Have a wonderful day!

[@jojorich5727]

It’s so nice to kindness instead of always cruelty. It was really nice of you both to rescue and get him a home ❤.

[@musiclover5359]

Awww that’s fabulous!!💞🐾💞🐾💞🐾💞🐾🐾Thanks for sharing this story and helping one of Gods creatures! Hopefully he’s living his best life!❤

[@thehorrorhound6575]

That’s how I got my two cats. They lost their mom and we’re only a few days old. I kept saying “she’ll come back” but she never did. Their eyes weren’t even open yet. So I took them in and bottle fed them, bathed them regularly so they weren’t scared of water, taught them how to use the litter box, made them a bed in a small box with a warm blanket and a stuffed animal as a “surrogate mom” to lay against and when their eyes opened they knew I was their dad. I’ve had them almost 4 years now.

[@jenniferwhite2945]

To the poster... Please update us on this adorable baby's progress with your friend. I'm so invested now!!

[@user-hb6mq8pl8x]

Our Wildlife rescuers are such wonderful people 😊

[@phoebeanna-margarite8476]

Thank you for this little one's rescue. Many blessings. May this little racoon have a long beautiful life❤

[@vesstig]

Wild animals will try to save their kids but after a certain point you have to realize the baby was forgotten, its heart breaking but getting him to a caregiver of any kind was the best thing to do

[@EveB-6B6]

How kind and generous you are. Thanks to you he will have a good life instead of drowning alone and frightened.

[@oliviagarza9327]

Poor baby thank goodness he’s live ❤

[@111Phoenix777]

Thank you for your kindness to animals.

[@CYI3ERPUNK]

for those curious : raccoons can make wonderful family members , they are as intelligent as dogs and often even more curious ; they are quite a bit of work/responsibility however and not all vets are qualified to help you and/or provide medicine/vaccines for rabies/etc , so be aware

[@DaNinja60]

Poor little guy. I'm glad he found someone to help in

[@user-jf3nn8rp7u]

What a precious little one. Thanks for helping the little guy

[@AbbyS.Pumpkins]

Thank you❤

[@lauriebreed9455]

So glad you were there to save him. He is so adorable.

[@deniseknights5066]

Awww thank you for saving him I’m sure he is very grateful to you. To bad he couldn’t find his mommy 💔at least your friend will help him God Bless ❤

[@JohnPalermo-wp5df]

Thank you to all of the genuinely good human beings out there. Hope is not lost! ❤

[@cynthiaann4465]

Thank God you saw him so he didn’t drown. Please update us. 💕

[@KK-111]

Awww....Thanks for rescuing, and your kindness. ( Though, I wish you could have given him food+water...and let his mom return for him... :'( ) You are good people, though- thank you!

[@vermontmom4232]

I raised up two. Luckily they were able to be freed. They are such smart, loving critters. I miss them both. Smokey and Bandit. LOL

[@husainatuasesay-jp6tl]

That time he waves to the camera for help..... I'm in tears oh my God!

[@jenninemorel7693]

I don't think he knows what a camera is lol😂

[@honeybadger3570]

​@@jenninemorel7693 Irrelevant... and who made it your life's mission to poop on others happy interpretations of life? Take your party-pooper personality elsewhere it's unwanted here

[@1brunner699]

@@jenninemorel7693lol right. Clearly he was adjusting his grip but yeah.

[@hawkstrike18]

@@1brunner699 hmmm are you the kind of person who tells kids there's no Santa Claws? 😞

[@1brunner699]

@@hawkstrike18 those little runts gotta learn sometime!

[@bon9410]

He is so sweet and cute. I’m so glad you were there to save him! Blessings…❤❤❤

[@dwntwnjuliet17]

Precious people who rescued precious baby raccoon 🦝 TY TY TY God bless you all. I know God loves you for rescuing one of his little creatures. TY

[@kathleengooch3619]

AWWE he misses his mom 😢🦝🦝 Thank you for saving this little guy! 🦝🤗

[@marcimonroe7352]

So sweet. Thank you for giving him a chance at a beautiful life! 🙏❤️

[@catherineblue5607]

Thank you for being so kind to an animal ❤

[@rhiannoncameron7165]

Would love to see a follow up video of this wee one 🥰 I hope he’s doing well and thank you for rescuing him! 💕👏🏻

[@tats7859]

ya baby, there are a few people that actually has a heart... you and your woman are heroes to that little guy and to a few of us. including me.

[@elizabethtencer7950]

To leave the animal die and do nothing is the sign of pure psychopathy. These people are just good normal humans beings not heros. Its sad that so much of humanity turns into monsters

[@tats7859]

@elizabethtencer7950 anyone that goes the extra mile is a hero in my eyes, and these people went the extra mile by making sure it was going to survive... or the ones that stop after seeing a injured animal on the side of the road. They don't have to stop they didn't hit the animal. The psychopath are the ones that well stab an animal when someone walking their pet in a park the normal ones are the ones that don't.

[@wordgirl6267]

There are MANY, MANY people who save animals, both wild and domestic.. it's just that the News reports the WORST of Humanity, not the BEST ..because of their RATINGS. Most People are Mostly Good. These folks were definitely Heros .. to the Raccoon ! 🦝 ❤️

[@fbeshir1163]

These are people who represent humanity. We're grateful for their kindness and compassion ❤

[@naelyneurkopfen9741]

More have a heart than don't. You need to get out more.

[@kathyyeary5798]

Poor little thing. He was exhausted for swimming for so long. Glad you took him in and found help for him. ❤️✌️

[@hunterhunt927]

Thanks for helping him Ur an Angel to him. That's sad mom didn't come back 4 him. Thank goodness u have friends willing to take care of him Ur awesome. Thanks again.

[@lakiahaughton3613]

Awww that's Really sweet tho🫶🏽😍but to hear him call for his mom cos he can't find her is jus so heart warming tho cos we kno we wudn't wana be lost w/o Our mom either tho!!💯🥺🦝❤️

[@cindyholt3808]

Thank you for taking your time and the kindness youve shown😊

[@binaraghu846]

Thank you for saving him. Hope he is safe and well cared for now.

[@silenceisgoldn]

Excellent job saving this cutie lil guy and finding a place for him to go to live and ultimately thrive. He surely would never have made it if y'all didn't get involved at every step of the way. Bravo, y'all good people.

[@KINGH4L0]

So sad. The innocence of a baby deserves total protection regardless. So glad you stepped up.

[@lisarogers6021]

Bless his little heart. God put you there at that moment for a reason. Thank you for your human kindness.

[@lynnburton7873]

Amen and Amen

[@knowtilus1389]

There is no "God".

[@jonjhon8491]

The Tooth Fairy put him there at that moment for a reason 🧚‍♂️🧚‍♀️🙌

[@peka__]

@@knowtilus1389 And again you're stalking the forums to find religious comments you can post your puny opinion under, because you have no one in real life who will even listen to you. You guys are always to be found here like those pale little worms when you turn over rocks in wet areas.

[@peruvianpriestess]

​@@jonjhon8491What an asinine comment. Don't compare God to the Tooth Fairy. You'll have to answer to that on Judgement Day.

[@user-mi8yv5he9e]

Не бросайте ребенка. Этот ангел сделает вашу жизнь веселой и полной. Все встречи в этой жизни посланы Богом.❤

[@victoriafeldman8825]

Yes. Except the ones arranged by the devil ❤😂

[@dwhitman3092]

​@@victoriafeldman8825lol. I have just had this with little black kitten - almost feral. Working with but having scars to show for it. 😜

[@tomdave42]

I'm just glad nobody left this baby alone. I'm sure they heard crying for Mom. Not all humans are bad. Some but not all..

[@RobynNicholson-Reid-bz4hw]

Oh bless the baby!! How terrified and exhausted it looks. Thank you for rescuing this cute little being!

[@beautifulnightmare4308]

This is sooo beautiful.... I wish we all did this! How much better the world would be!🥰