A wild animal caused necks to crane and traffic to slow around Philadelphia’s basilica Tuesday morning.
A raccoon became stuck on a banner pole across from Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Center City along Race Street around 9:30 a.m.
People could be seen stopping along the sidewalk to snap photos of the wayward animal moved back and forth atop the banner. Cars also slowed to check out the strange sight.
After a few hours, animal control officers were able to coax the animal down from its perch.
