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**Title:** Catching a Raccoon with a Humane Trap
**Summary:**
* A family is experiencing a raccoon problem, with the animal raiding their trash and making a mess.
* They set up a humane trap with a bait mixture (bacon, chicken, popcorn, and jelly beans) to catch the raccoon.
* Unbeknownst to them, **multiple** raccoons (eventually revealed to be at least 5) are involved.
* The family successfully catches one raccoon and, upon reviewing the trap's camera footage, discovers the presence of multiple raccoons.
* The trapped raccoon is awaiting rescue and relocation to the wilderness, while the family observes and comments on the caught animal's behavior and the antics of its companions trying to free it or get to the food.
**Key Points:**
* Humane trap with bait mixture used
* Multiple raccoons (at least 5) involved in the trash raiding
* One raccoon caught and awaiting rescue
* Family observes and reacts to the caught raccoon and its companions on camera footage
Here are the key facts extracted from the text, numbered and in short sentences:
1. **Raccoon problem**: A household is experiencing a raccoon problem.
2. **Trash disturbance**: The raccoon(s) are eating trash and making a mess.
3. **Evidence of raccoon presence**: Cute little paw prints are visible on the premises.
4. **Camera setup**: A motion-sensitive camera is set up to capture evidence of the raccoon.
5. **Bait used**: Bacon, chicken, popcorn, and jelly beans are used as bait to lure the raccoon.
6. **Trap setup**: A humane, non-lethal trap is set up with the bait.
7. **Trap mechanism**: The trap is triggered when the raccoon steps on a metal plate.
8. **Goal of trapping**: To capture the raccoon and release it into the wilderness.
9. **Alternative release options mentioned**: Local animal control or a fire station can also handle animal releases.
10. **Multiple raccoons present**: Upon reviewing camera footage, at least 5 raccoons are spotted.
11. **Raccoon behavior observed**:
* They eat the bait (popcorn, jelly beans, chicken).
* They try to free a trapped companion.
* They fight over boxes.
12. **Capture successful**: At least one raccoon is captured, and the household intends to release it into the wilderness.
13. **Post-capture plan**: The captured raccoon will be given water while waiting for rescue/transport to its new habitat.