Raccoon’s Dunkin’ Donuts Drive-Thru Adventure

BY LINNEA 2 JUNE 2023

It wasn’t just another day at a Dunkin’ Donuts in Florida...

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..when a ‘trash bandit,’ colloquially known as a raccoon, appeared unexpectedly.

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Samantha Jane Guptil, a resident, captured the hilarious moment when..

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..the raccoon extended its paws toward the drive-thru window..

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..prompting the server to respond with calm generosity.

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The video showcased the server handing the raccoon an iced donut.

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In the sight of delighting viewers, the raccoon accepted the treat in both paws before hurrying away.

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The incident sparked over 33,600 comments, with viewers expressing amazement at the raccoon’s daring and familiarity with human interactions.

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A comment aptly read, “I was expecting a toss, but seeing him reach up for (it) was so much better. This isn’t his first time.”

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