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Raccoon in Dallas saved after mayonnaise jar was stuck on her head for days
Summary by The Dallas Editorial Desk Hannah Jones , as published by NBC5 DFW
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Details of the rescue are available from Dallas Animal Services.
A rescue operation in a Dallas neighborhood ended successfully for a young raccoon. The animal had been spotted with a container stuck on its head. Details of the rescue are available from Dallas Animal Services.
Dallas Animal Services officers were involved in the rescue. They had been trying to catch the raccoon for some time. The officers eventually found the animal in a tree.
The raccoon was given medical attention after being freed from the container. Further information about the rescue can be found through Dallas Animal Services.
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Category: local Published: August 7, 2026 Source: NBC5 DFW Reading time: 1 min
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