The raccoon behind a widespread power outage in downtown Toronto last week wasn’t the first of its kind to plunge residents into darkness.
Still, the interactions can be dangerous for both residents and the raccoons. Thursday's outage cut power for more than 7,000 customers in the downtown core, brought elevators in high-rise buildings to a halt, and darkened traffic lights in some of the city's busiest intersections. The raccoon responsible for the blackout was found dead on the property where it interacted with the equipment.
“This work includes periodic patrols of feeders and other equipment to ensure any signs of animal encroachment are addressed, along with the installation of animal guards and enclosures on equipment that may be more susceptible to animal contact,” the statement reads. Baccega Rosa also pointed to the utility's existing animal protection efforts, which include elevated platforms to help dissuade osprey from nesting on top of electricity poles.
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