When I first saw the police officer outside Manitou schools' SILC (Shared Integrated Learning Center) building, I thought perhaps it had been hit by vandals again.
Apparently the draw was nothing more than a curious raccoon that had wandered up the steps and along a ledge to camp out in the sunshine. You wouldn't think concrete would be too comfortable, but you can't beat the view.
By the time a few hundred kids and teachers had tromped up and down the stairs underneath its sleeping perch, the raccoon was ticked.
MSHS freshman Chris Hollingsworth described the critter as "really cranky."
Animal control was hanging out, waiting and watching.
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Update: When I went to pick Mack up from school at 3:15, the raccoon was still there. The stairs were blocked off to reduce stress, but it was still there, trying to catch a bit of shuteye.
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