Drunken raccoon staggers through German Christmas market, passes out
15 December 2019 |
1:06 pm
The tipsy raccoon apparently couldn't hold back from having a good time at Erfurt's Christmas market. The furry creature's daytime drinking binge ended with a nap and trip to the animal shelter.
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