Sick raccoon reported swimming in circles at park creek, Maryville TN


A raccoon was seen swimming in circles and making loud guttural sounds in a creek near the tennis courts at Sandy Springs Park. It appeared to be sick or injured. Game and wildlife officials were contacted but could not respond.
Audio|Source: Blount County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Just to let you know, we've got a complaint at calling from Sandy Springs Park, cross the O'Berry Lane.
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Advising that near the tennis courts in the water in the creek, there was a raccoon swimming in circles making a loud guttural sound.
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They were believing that it was sick.
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We have contacted game and wildlife authorities, they did advise that they can't send anybody.
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Location mentioned:
Sandy Springs Park, 702 Best St, Maryville, TN 37803
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