Austin firefighters rescue raccoon stuck in tree

Firefighters in Austin, Texas, successfully rescued a raccoon that became stuck after getting its head caught in a hole in a tree. The rescue was prompted by a call from a concerned neighbor.

Crews utilized a tool similar to the Jaws of Life and a catch pole to free the animal. While the raccoon appeared limp when lowered to the ground, the Austin Firefighter Association confirmed the animal was alive and unharmed following the operation.