Agencies across the country and in Colorado are warning of a viral disease outbreak in raccoons. Distemper a deadly illness that can spread to pets. Longmont Animal Control is reporting that they ...

Exasperating the problem is trying to figure out a “humane” way of exterminating the animals. In Tomioka, captured raccoons were typically put in a cage and dunked in a tank filled with water.

The mother heard a noise, investigated and found the animal, it said. “The mother found a raccoon attacking her infant. She was able to grab the animal to stop the attack,” the department said.

The animal was even caught welcoming a raccoon ... he was sadly mistaken. Related: Raccoon Caught Stealing Snacks For Delivery Drivers Is Hilarious "Our 'guard cat' Tuna did not seem too concerned ...