Homeowner had a skunk swimming around in the pool, the grand kid got it out and and put it in the grass thinking it was dead. They called and asked if i would pick it up by the time i got there 1/2 hr later the skunk was back swimming. Easy enough to get out and easy job. Guess he just wanted to swim..Wish i had my camera

Interesting, I have never seen one swim.

That is strange . I've got them out of pools and do have a pic . But nothing like a skunk needing water like that . Skunks don't like water and act just like a house cat . Could be something wrong with that skunks brain . I would check him over real good if you plan to release him .

I got one out of a pool once. But it had been there all winter. Was actually froze in the ice on the pool cover,,, then it thawed,,, and smelled.

I pulled one out of a pool filter inlet last year.

I figured he must be sick but he was swimming like he owned the place. Either way he is out and disposed of.

Animals with Rabies will desperately seek water.

That is not always the case. Here is a link to "Hydrophobia-Rabies" (Fear of Water).

http://www.ehow.com/about_6496135_hydrophobia-rabies.html


Charlie