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A mischievous raccoon is to blame for a massive power outage affecting downtown Toronto. Find out how this furry bandit wreaked havoc on the city!

In a quirky turn of events, a power outage in downtown Toronto left thousands in the dark, all thanks to a playful raccoon. The mischievous critter managed to disrupt Toronto Hydro's equipment, causing chaos and leaving 7000 customers without power. The incident, reminiscent of a scene from a cartoon, highlights the unexpected ways wildlife can impact urban infrastructure. While efforts were made to restore power swiftly, the raccoon's escapade certainly caused quite a stir in the city.

Toronto Hydro officials were quick to point fingers at the raccoon for the outage that affected a significant portion of the downtown core. The masked bandit's encounter with Hydro One equipment led to a domino effect, resulting in a widespread blackout. Despite the inconvenience, the incident added a touch of humor to the situation, with many residents amused by the unexpected culprit behind the disruption.

As the city dealt with the aftermath of the raccoon-induced outage, it served as a reminder of the delicate balance between urban development and wildlife habitats. Instances like these highlight the need for innovative solutions to prevent animal-related incidents that can impact essential services. While the outage was an inconvenience for many, it sparked conversations about coexisting with nature in urban environments.

In conclusion, as power was gradually restored and life in downtown Toronto returned to normalcy, the raccoon's escapade left a lasting impression on residents. The incident served as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of city life and the unexpected challenges that can arise. Despite the disruption, the playful raccoon inadvertently brought a moment of levity to the community, turning what could have been a frustrating situation into a memorable event.

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Raccoon blamed for outage that left thousands without power in ... (CBC.ca)

Thousands of Toronto Hydro customers were without power on Thursday evening thanks to a raccoon that made contact with Hydro One equipment at a downtown ...

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Raccoon knocks out power for large swaths of downtown Toronto (CTV Toronto)

A raccoon is behind the massive power outage affecting a large portion of downtown Toronto that is currently impacting 7000 customers.

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Hydro One blames raccoon after downtown Toronto power outage (Toronto Sun)

A masked mammal appears to have been the culprit after a swath of downtown Toronto had its power knocked out.

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Toronto Hydro outage affecting thousands in downtown Toronto (CityNews Toronto)

Toronto Hydro says the blackout is the result of a transmission problem affecting Hydro One. Areas bounded by St. Clair Avenue West to Gerrard Street West and ...

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Power outages send large chunk of downtown core into darkness, affecting thousands (Toronto Star)

Toronto Hydro is responding to power outages across a large area of downtown Toronto. The area affected by the outages spans from the Don Valley Parkway and Queen's Park, and from St. Clair Avenue W. to Gerrard St ...

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Raccoon behind downtown Toronto power outage affecting ... (AM800 (iHeartRadio))

There are 7000 customers without power in downtown Toronto right now, a spokesperson for Toronto Hydro says.

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Hydro One blames raccoon after downtown Toronto power outage (TheSpec.com)

TORONTO - A masked mammal appears to have been the culprit after a swath of downtown Toronto had its power knocked out.

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Raccoon responsible for downtown power outages (Toronto Star)

Over 5000 customers were estimated to be affected by the power outage.

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Raccoon behind major Toronto Hydro power outage (CP24 Toronto's Breaking News)

A raccoon was behind the massive power outage that knocked out electricity to some 7000 customers in downtown Toronto for hours Thursday night.

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Hydro One blames raccoon after downtown Toronto power outage (Globalnews.ca)

A masked mammal appears to have been the culprit after a swath of downtown Toronto had its power knocked out.

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Image courtesy of "CP24 Toronto's Breaking News"

Raccoon behind major Toronto Hydro power outage (CP24 Toronto's Breaking News)

A raccoon was behind the massive power outage that knocked out electricity to some 7000 customers in downtown Toronto for hours Thursday night.

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How did a raccoon knock out power for large swaths of downtown ... (CTV Toronto)

A raccoon was behind the massive power outage that knocked out electricity to some 7000 customers in downtown Toronto for hours Thursday night.

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