Meet Jimothy, the Seattle raccoon capturing millions of hearts online

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Jimothy, a raccoon spotted in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood, went viral after a video showed the animal’s unusual appearance and sparked curiosity about a possible rare condition. A file photo of a raccoon is shown here. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix, File)

A Seattle raccoon named “Jimothy” has become an internet sensation after a short video showing the unusual-looking animal walking through a Ballard neighborhood sparked millions of views and widespread curiosity online, The Seattle Times said. Experts believe the raccoon may have short spine syndrome, a rare congenital condition that affects the animal’s appearance.

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