A raccoon nicknamed “Jimothy” draws widespread attention online after a short-span viral video shows the animal moving along a footpath and running up stairs in Seattle. ABC Australia reports that the video, featuring the raccoon’s unusual appearance and quick, energetic movement, gains more than 6.8 million views within three days. The Oregonian similarly describes Jimothy as Seattle’s latest internet hit, saying the animal was filmed in a Ballard neighborhood. Both accounts highlight that Jimothy’s distinctive look is linked to a rare birth defect, which makes it stand out compared with typical raccoon appearances. As the clips circulate, the raccoon attracts large numbers of viewers and becomes a widely discussed local animal among internet users. The coverage centers on the online spread of the footage and the animal’s rarity and appearance, rather than any reported change in wildlife behavior or location beyond the neighborhoods where the video footage was captured.