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29 baby raccoons taken out of Indianapolis home, woman cited by officials

Nearly 30 baby raccoons (not pictured) were removed from the home of an Indianapolis woman. Photo: Gary Bendig/Unsplash

INDIANAPOLIS — Animal control officials entered the home of an Indianapolis woman to remove 29 baby raccoons, according to a local report Wednesday.

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WISH reported that a spokeswoman for the city of Indianapolis said the woman was cited for each raccoon for having wildlife animals in a home without a permit. According to the local news station, the permit is issued by the Department of Natural Resources.

According to the spokeswoman, the homeowner worked as a wildlife rehabilitator, but her permit expired. Ten of the raccoons had to be euthanized because of health problems, but the other 19 were taken to a wildlife rehab with proper permits.

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officials said the raccoons will be released back into the wild.