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Raccoon Is Rescued Atop Building In Minnesota, After Capturing Fans Worldwide

The little creature climbed about two dozen stories of a St. Paul high-rise in pursuit of — well, that's still a little unclear. But the now-famous climber is safe now after reaching the roof.
With the Minnesota State Capitol in the background, a wily raccoon scampered on ledges more than 20 stories high this week.

Updated at 11:30 a.m. ET

For hours, its life was like a highlight reel of daring stunts and escapes – but now, a raccoon that mesmerized people by climbing a tall building in St. Paul, Minn., has been trapped and is safe.

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