Animals Wildlife Snack-Hunting Raccoon Caught Red-Handed in Florida Vending Machine By Ben Bolton Writer University of Georgia Ben Bolton has covered athletics for several universities. He has since embarked on a career as a digital editor, creating media campaigns for major brands. our editorial process Ben Bolton Updated August 15, 2019 Raccoon stuck in vending machine. FOR USE AS TEASE ONLY. Share Twitter Pinterest Email Animals Wildlife Pets Animal Rights Endangered Species A raccoon got stuck in the Pine Ridge High School vending machine. Volusia County Sheriff's Office Deputy Danny Clifton was filling in for the normal campus officer at Pine Ridge High School when he got an unexpected alert about a robbery. The Florida high school's vending machine had been infiltrated. The perpetrator was none other than a hungry raccoon. "This gentleman was apprehended today while committing a burglary of a vending machine at Pine Ridge High School," the Volusia County Sheriff's Office posted on Facebook. Luckily, Deputy Clifton was normally a part of the county's agricultural unit and knew exactly what to do. The raccoon was rescued from the vending machine and is safe. Volusia County Sheriff's Office He called Deltona Animal Control, which helped him put the vending machine on a dolly so they could wheel it away to the edge of the campus. They opened the vending machine door, giving the raccoon a safe exit. It's unknown if he actually got a snack for all his efforts. "We're glad he’s OK and free to get on with his next adventure," the sheriff's office said in an email to MNN.