Jamestown police rescue trapped raccoon inside storm drain

JAMESTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) — The Jamestown Police Department said they rescued a raccoon after it got stuck in a storm drain.

Police said on Friday morning, they got a call for a trapped raccoon attempting to break free from the sewer grate.

After multiple unsuccessful escape attempts, police officer Specht came to the rescue to help the animal get free.

Thankfully, police said neither the raccoon or Specht were harmed during the rescue effort.

The Jamestown Police Department shared this photo of a raccoon rescue from a sewer drain.