Congress Wants to Protect Jimothy the Raccoon | Dayton News

Dayton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 28, 2026 · 1m

A viral Seattle raccoon named Jimothy, with a rare spinal condition that gives him a rounded look, has sparked a bizarre political intervention. Two feuding Congress members, Anna Paulina Luna and Tim Burchett, have teamed up to urge the city to protect him from the spotlight, requesting wildlife monitoring, health tracking, and public safety measures. While Jimothy’s charm has gone global—complete with fan art, tattoos, and even a White House meme—experts warn against human interaction. His story, born from viral videos in Ballard, has turned into a quirky, cross-partisan moment where even…