Firefighters in Coral Springs, Fla., came to the rescue of a raccoon that lived up to its trash panda nickname by getting its leg stuck in an outdoor trash can.

See why raccoons are called 'trash pandas' as one needs a helping paw Firefighters rescued a raccoon trying to grab a snack from the trash but ended up getting stuck in the process.

The raccoon got one of its legs caught between the metal rods of a trash can, leaving it trapped on the sidewalk and struggling to get free. Fire crews helped lift the critter out and set it free.

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July 24 (UPI) -- Firefighters in Florida came to the rescue of a raccoon that lived up to its trash panda nickname by getting its leg stuck in an outdoor trash can. The Coral Springs Fire ...