A raccoon has captured the world's attention after climbing a 25-storey building in the US.
The dramatic ascent happened at the UBS building in St Paul, Minnesota.
The young raccoon grabbed global attention through images and videos captured by local journalists and some of those in the building.
According to reports, the climb began when the animal became stuck on a ledge on a nearby building, apparently spending up to two days without food and water.
Amid attempts to rescue the stranded animal, the frightened raccoon ended up moving to the neighbouring skyscraper - where the real drama began.
Unfortunately, the building's windows couldn't be opened to let the raccoon in to safety - and, following its initial climb, the animal was stuck too high for a rescue.
This poor raccoon apparently got itself stranded on a ledge of the Town Square office building in downtown St. Paul, likely on an errant mission to raid pigeon nests on the skyway over 7th Street. It's been there for two days now, without food or water. @mprnews pic.twitter.com/fVI5pmdCWq
— Tim Nelson (@timnelson_mpr) June 12, 2018
Live traps were, however, filled with aromatic food on the building's roof in a bid to encourage the raccoon to reach the top.
After reaching the 20th floor, the raccoon spent much of Tuesday afternoon sleeping on a ledge before continuing the perilous climb.
Here are some some updates But he is napping now pic.twitter.com/quxMjJWoyS
— Paige Donnelly law (@donnelly_law) June 12, 2018
It ultimately reached the top of the 93 metre tall building early Wednesday local time, much to the relief to those who had been glued to the extraordinary climb via the #mprraccoon hashtag.
After reaching the top, the raccoon was taken into the care of the local Wildlife Management Services.
Picture by: Evan Frost/AP/Press Association Images
What you've all been waiting for... #MissionImpossible #MPRraccoon 🤣 @kare11 @ElleryTV @DPet_KARE11News @timnelson_mpr pic.twitter.com/SZKNem45yf
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