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If you’ve ever heard a weird noise at work and hoped it was nothing, the staff at WKRC-TV can relate. Except their mystery sound turned out to be an actual raccoon living above the news desk.
The morning crew kept hearing something moving around overhead. At first, it was one of those “Did you hear that too?” moments. But the scratching didn’t stop, and eventually someone looked up and realized they had a furry squatter in the rafters.
Ohio winters are no joke. Wildlife experts say the raccoon probably sneaked inside looking for warmth. And honestly, who can blame him? If the choice is freezing outside or cozying up above a newsroom, the ceiling wins.
News anchor Kyle Inskeep shared a video of the moment on social media. He told viewers, “We have an uninvited guest in the studio this morning,” which might be the most polite way to announce a raccoon roommate.
Professional wildlife trappers were called in to handle the situation safely. They managed to capture the raccoon without any drama and released him back into the wild where he belongs.
The best part? He didn’t damage anything. He just gave the morning crew a heart-pounding start to their day.
The newsroom is officially animal-free again
After the surprise visit, staff checked every vent and opening to make sure no other critters were planning a sleepover. The studio is now confirmed to be a humans-only zone.
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