WESTERLY, R.I. (WPRI) — Westerly Animal Control came to the rescue of two water-logged raccoons who found themselves in quite the predicament Thursday afternoon. The Westerly Animal Shelter shared footage on social media of an officer pulling two raccoons from a catch basin, which was starting to fill with water as it rained. "The raccoons were swimming to stay alive — they fell in and couldn't get out," the Westerly Animal Shelter explained, noting that the pair was spotted by a Rhode Island Department of Transportation worker who was clearing those catch basins. The officer pulled the raccoons from the catch basin using a catching pole and plopped them gently in the nearby grass. Both of them then ran off into the woods. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now This Week in Good News SIGN UP NOW