Overview
- Multiple short videos shared in mid‑July 2026 show a compact, short‑backed raccoon nicknamed Jimothy moving through Seattle backyards and balconies and quickly going viral.
- Veterinarians quoted in local reporting say the animal appears to have a congenital spinal deformity but has not been formally examined or diagnosed by a vet.
- Experts told reporters Jimothy seems agile and is likely able to move around on his own, and they advise leaving him undisturbed rather than trying to catch, feed, or handle him.
- Social media users have embraced Jimothy as a local celebrity and some posts claim an earlier sighting called “Bob” from May 2025, a claim that remains unverified in public records.
- The story relies mainly on short online clips and eyewitness accounts, which explain both the public fascination and the caution from wildlife professionals who warn that crowding or feeding could harm the animal.