Trying out for the track team! Raccoon is caught on camera running wild through hallways of Texas high school while being chased by teachers and animal inspector
A raccoon has been caught on camera causing chaos inside a high school west of Dallas, Texas.
The furry critter managed to enter the main building of Euless Trinity High on Thursday where it ran riot through the halls.
Principal Mike Harris released surveillance video showing seven teachers trying in vain to catch the creature.
Trying out for the track team! A raccoon has been caught on camera causing chaos inside a high school west of Dallas, Texas
The raccoon outran the educators, who eventually called in animal control for help.
However, the specialist was also unable to detain the creature, even after deploying a lasso.
The critter's caper continued, with a teacher seen on surveillance camera trying to trip up the raccoon with her foot.
While faculty members may be adept at wrangling rowdy teenagers, they were outmaneuvered by the fast-moving animal.
An animal control specialist was unable to detain the creature, even after deploying a lasso
The escapade only came to an end when one staffer opened an exit door and the raccoon ran free.
The video has delighted social media users, with many on Twitter making hilarious comments about the caper.
'Why wasn't he wearing a mask indoors?!' one quipped.
'This is classic. I think we need a little more agility from the animal control officer though,' another remarked.
The hallways of Euless Trinity High were relatively empty, meaning the raccoon was able to run free