Editor’s note: This story contains reference to a racial slur. It is included in order to understand the incident.
A raccoon took over D. Tyrell McGirt’s office in October.
As part of last year’s “National Raccoon Appreciation Day,” the Asheville Parks and Recreation Department’s human-sized mascot was photographed sitting at the director’s desk, diligently checking his computer. He also soaked in the sunshine at Pack Square Park, pumped some iron and tried his paws at pickleball…