I’ve only come across this snip it from the news, that was in some of the papers after the Easter holiday
“A RACCOON has been sighted in Co Cork prompting an “invasive species alert” from the State’s wildlife authorities. Raccoons, which are native to North America, spread rabies and also carry a roundworm ( Baylisascaris procyonis ) which can be lethal to humans.”
I’m not sure if there have been anymore sightings since then, but hope that the animal is captured for it’s and our sake.
How did it get there in the first place ? Is it like the thousands of dogs abandoned each year in Ireland, a result of the collapse of the celtic tiger, and current economic downturn ?
It like the python that was found dead in Wexford last year, probably seemed like a good idea at the time to the person that purchased it.
Too much disposable cash at the time, and not enough brains to carry out the necessary research into these exotic animals results in this type of abandonment.
Should we be surprised though, as it’s just the same situation that we come across all the time regarding dogs that are dumped or handed into the shelters after the “owners” realise that they can’t meet the animals needs ?
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