Im no zoologist but that does not look like a raccoon to me!
Id prefer a judgement from a real zoologist like Richard Dawkins, not a bunch of media frenzied hacks.
Could be photoshop, could be dummy like Roswell incident or could just be run of the mill beastie thats decayed and looks different to when furry.
Maybe it is an unidentified species or mutation of nature!
Either way as a rule I believe nothing trash media has to offer.
Regards,
Den.
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Couldnt resist.