A raccoon boot camp in Mississippi teaches abandoned kits survival skills

A wildlife rescue center in Pass Christian, Mississippi, is operating a specialized rehabilitation program known as "raccoon boot camp" to assist abandoned and injured baby raccoons. The program is designed to equip the young animals, referred to as kits, with the necessary survival skills for eventual release into the wild.

Staff members at the facility act in roles comparable to drill sergeants to care for the animals. According to coverage, the intensive work leaves workers muddy, sweat-soaked, and occasionally injured as they manage the demanding process of raising the wildlife.