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Wild raccoon bites diner after falling through restaurant ceiling in Wisconsin

A raccoon fell through the ceiling at Grand Geneva restaurant and bit a guest, according to the Walworth County Sheriff's Office.

Wild raccoon bites diner after falling through restaurant ceiling in Wisconsin

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LAKE GENEVA, Wis. — A raccoon fell through the ceiling at Grand Geneva restaurant and bit a guest, according to the Walworth County Sheriff's Office.

The sheriff's office shared video of deputies responding to capture the animal after it got into the dining room. Animal control officials said the raccoon had fallen through the ceiling before entering the restaurant's dining area.

The raccoon was tested for rabies before being euthanized, according to authorities.

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