Overview
- Maddie Neale and her fiancé, Nemo, traced months of wall scratching to a raccoon inside his shared rental.
- Using a preexisting hole, they filmed the animal and posted the clip on TikTok, drawing over 24 million views, 2.4 million likes, and nearly 5,000 comments.
- After Nemo sent evidence to the landlord, a catch-and-release trap was set, but the noise continued and the raccoon remains an issue.
- The animal entered Nemo’s closet during winter break and ate snacks including Butterfingers, cough drops, and pistachios.
- Tenants have taped over closet holes and chosen to wait it out, while wildlife experts advise professional removal and sealing of entry points to prevent returns.