PLYMOUTH, MA — A raccoon shot through the head with an arrow was rescued by Plymouth Animal Control and is now recovering after the projectile was removed, the Cape Wildlife Center reported.
Plymouth Animal Control first had to capture the wounded raccoon and took a week to do so, the wildlife center said in a social media post.
"They immediately transported her to our Cape hospital for assessment; despite everything she's been through, this raccoon was still extremely feisty so our veterinary team sedated her to be able to safely do a full exam and X-rays," the post said.
"What appeared to be a small metal crossbow arrow had struck her through the side of her face," according to the post. "Miraculously, it missed her eye and other major soft tissue structures" and was successfully removed.
The post said wildlife center personnel were reporting the matter to the authorities.
"Although we are currently in hunting season we have notified Environmental Police so they can investigate further," the post said.
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