Beloved raccoon Jimothy honored as ‘Washingtonian of the Day’

SEATTLE (TNND) — Seattle’s favorite internet celebrity has received another unusual honor.

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson named Jimothy, the viral raccoon believed to have a rare spinal condition, the state’s “Washingtonian of the Day,” praising the animal’s resilience after it captured the attention of millions online.

The governor announced the informal recognition in a video posted to social media, saying Jimothy had “captured the hearts” of people across Washington and around the world…

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