An animal control officer was called to the VA Medical Center in Northampton to help a very uncomfortable-looking critter.A raccoon somehow became stuck with his head through a sewer grate on the hospital property. Police said the animal control officer was able to rescue the raccoon. Photos appear to show a large bottle of oil, which was poured on the grate to help the animal slip out. 41250344Get the WCVB News App

An animal control officer was called to the VA Medical Center in Northampton to help a very uncomfortable-looking critter.

A raccoon somehow became stuck with his head through a sewer grate on the hospital property.


Police said the animal control officer was able to rescue the raccoon. Photos appear to show a large bottle of oil, which was poured on the grate to help the animal slip out.