The Brief
- The Austin Fire Department rescued a raccoon after its head got stuck in a tree
- Firefighter used a Jaws of Life-type tool to free the animal
AUSTIN, Texas – The Austin Fire Department used a Jaws of Life-type tool to help a raccoon that had gotten its head stuck in a tree.
What they’re saying:
The Austin Firefighters Association said firefighters were able to “free the raccoon and get it safely out of a sticky situation” using “some quick thinking, ladders, and the tools they carry on the job every day.”…