Birds are commonly seen perched on channel markers around the Florida Keys. But a raccoon? Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission officer Mike Janzen was called to the oceanside of Tavernier Creek Bridge for the report of a raccoon posted up on Channel Marker No. 6 on Aug. 2. The raccoon didn’t end up hopping into Janzen’s boat for a ride back to dry land. Rather, the cute creature hopped into the water and swam to shore as Janzen watched closely from his vessel. Using their agile bodies and webbed toes, raccoons are known to be strong swimmers. CONTRIBUTED
