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A stranded raccoon sparked a frenzy on social media and gained a legion of fans as it scaled a 25-storey skyscraper and then took a break on a ledge.
The plucky animal captivated people around the world as updates were posted online and its anxious followers feared it would plunge to its death.
There were tense scenes as the raccoon clawed its way up the side of the office tower before perching itself in front of a worker's window where it showed no signs of fear.
The drama sparked pleas for experts to intervene and rescue the critter, which had apparently been trying to raid pigeon nests.