Seattle’s Jimothy Raccoon Mystery | Seattle News

A raccoon named Jimothy is turning Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood into a viral sensation, with his unusually compact, ball-like body sparking wild internet theories and comparisons to mythical creatures. Since his first video went viral, sightings keep popping up—deck lounging, dog bowl sipping, tree chilling—and locals are obsessed. Vets suggest he may have short spine syndrome, a rare congenital condition, while officials urge calm observation: let the quirky critter be. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/76aec490dfcf033c