Skunk Rescue

The Brewster Police Department received a call from a resident who discovered a skunk with a plastic cup stuck on its head. Animal Control Officer Lynda Brogden-Burns was dispatched to evaluate the situation. On arrival Officer Brogden-Burns carefully approached the skunk. The skunk had put its head into a domed plastic drink cup to lick the contents and was unable to get its head back out. Using a restraint pole Officer Brogden-Burns attached the loop around the cup and tried to pull the cup off the skunks head. When that did not work Officer Brogden-Burns used scissors to cut the domed portion of the cup near the skunk’s neck and was able to free the skunk that thankfully did not spray! Once free the skunk quickly ran off into the woods. Please remember to dispose of your trash properly. Your discarded items such as yogurt containers, hot and cold drink cups, balloons, plastic six-pack rings, fishing line and hooks will harm wildlife and the environment.