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Jimothy origin story revealed in baby videos of a ‘raccoon-colored koosh ball’
The Seattle Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Ben Trammell, a forest ecology enthusiast in Ballard, documented a unique raccoon named Jimothy, notable for his hunched back and clumsy movements, who became a local favorite due to his endearing behavior and family care.
- Trammell actively helped Jimothy navigate hazards, such as modifying fence access and protecting him from neighborhood threats, highlighting the raccoon's special status even among local wildlife like crows.
- After the raccoon family’s habitat was disturbed by tree thinning, Jimothy was spotted a few blocks away, maintaining his distinctive movement pattern and continuing to charm those who see him.
- Jimothy unexpectedly became an internet sensation, with widespread positive reception and no controversy, serving as a rare unifying figure online.
- Despite offers to monetize the viral videos, Trammell has chosen not to profit from Jimothy’s fame, feeling it would be inappropriate to commercialize the raccoon's story.
