SEATTLE – Hundreds of residents gathered in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood on Sunday to celebrate Jimothy, a viral raccoon with a short spine that has captivated the internet after videos surfaced of him roaming through the neighborhood.
The gathering served as a community celebration, prompting local leaders to issue an official city declaration honoring the animal’s widespread popularity.
Official Proclamation Issued for ‘Jimothy Summer’
Seattle Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck and Councilmember Dan Strauss, officially proclaimed the season as “Jimothy Summer” during Sunday’s event.
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