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Austin firefighters rescue raccoon with head stuck in tree hollow

A raccoon in Austin, Texas got its head stuck in a hollow of a tree. Firefighters used rescue equipment to free the animal, which was unhurt.

Where
Austin, Travis County
When
Last week of October 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: Travis

Taxes and money

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Who's involved

  • Austin Fire Departmentresponded to rescue call and freed the raccoon
  • Austin Firefighter Associationprovided rescue update
  • concerned neighborcalled 911 to report the trapped raccoon
  • Animal Controltook custody of the raccoon after rescue

The facts

  • A raccoon in Austin got its head stuck in a tree hollow.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • A concerned neighbor called 911 after spotting the raccoon.2
  • Firefighters used ladders and rescue equipment to free the animal.2
  • Firefighters used a Jaws of Life-type tool to extract the raccoon.1
  • The raccoon was alive and unharmed after rescue.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • The animal was handed to Animal Control after crews freed it.1

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  • Texas firefighters rescue distressed raccoon after its head gets stuck in a hole in a tree

    Fox News

  • Firefighters free raccoon stuck in tree

    WRDW

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  1. Texas firefighters rescue distressed raccoon after its head gets stuck in a hole in a tree Fox News Right, November 1, 2026
  2. Firefighters free raccoon stuck in tree WRDW Not rated, November 2, 2026

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