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animals washed into storm sewers

Old 07-25-2011, 08:17 AM
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Have you ever heard of animals being washed into the storm sewers during a downpour?

We just had a real gully-washer come through (much needed!) and as the rain decreased, I heard what sounded like a bird's distress call.

I went out to investigate and found that there were two raccoons stuck in the storm sewers, clinging onto the pipes leading into one of the sump holes (or whatever they're called).

After the time it took to find out who in the town/county is in charge of the storm sewers, I went out again and the raccoons are not there anymore. I assume they are working on finding their way out, since the rain has stopped and the water levels are dropping.

I've never heard before of animals getting washed into storm drains but it makes sense that this would happen; we haven't had rain in six weeks so the raccoons probably thought that the pipes were a good place to shelter or even sleep.

Has anyone else ever heard of this happening?
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Old 07-25-2011, 08:54 AM
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Yes. I love em. They make good news stories on a slow news day.
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Old 07-25-2011, 09:00 AM
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sorry that they got stuck. however, i started reading this thread with something else entirely in my mind. now laughing at me. from the title i thought they were bathing in the storm drain after the rain. envisioned animals running to get a bath.
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Old 07-25-2011, 09:43 AM
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I wouldn't worry too much about them. Racoons and Possums LIVE in storm drains. So, they may have been having some frustrations becuase of the slippery pipes, but will be fine once the water drips off.
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Old 07-25-2011, 10:51 AM
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sometimes you see puppies and kittens being rescued from storm drains on shows like Animal Precinct. Then they give them a cute name like Stormy and they get adopted. I love happy endings.
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Old 07-25-2011, 11:44 AM
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Around here racoons live in the storm drains, and even if they're aggressive (and they are), the city will do nothing about it! Rabies are an issue here, so I stay very far away..cute as they may be!
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Old 07-26-2011, 06:03 AM
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I didn't know that raccoons would take up permanent residence in storm drains. I thought they lived in trees?!?
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