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Trapper at work: Les Hill sometimes climbs onto the roof to attack raccoons from above or sticks his head in the fireplace to get them from below and either approach usually draws an interested party (left)
Trapper at work: Les Hill sometimes climbs onto the roof to attack raccoons from above or sticks his head in the fireplace to get them from below and either approach usually draws an interested party (left)

Trapper at work: Les Hill sometimes climbs onto the roof to attack raccoons from above or sticks his head in the fireplace to get them from below and either approach usually draws an interested party (left)

Date5/9/1984
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      ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0128425F
      Trapper at work: Les Hill sometimes climbs onto the roof to attack raccoons from above or sticks his head in the fireplace to get them from below and either approach usually draws an interested party (left)
      Trapper at work: Les Hill sometimes climbs onto the roof to attack raccoons from above or sticks his head in the fireplace to get them from below and either approach usually draws an interested party (left)
      Darrell, Dick
      5/9/1984
      Miss Grey Cup for 1962 flashes winning victory smile, Miss Ottawa Rough Rider, Renata Pikelis, draws approving glances from interested male onlookers
      Miss Grey Cup for 1962 flashes winning victory smile, Miss Ottawa Rough Rider, Renata Pikelis, draws approving glances from interested male onlookers
      Grant, Frank
      12/1/1962
      Raccoon capers: A trio of raccoons at the Toronto Humane Society - just three of hundreds brought in every year - are supervised by Allyson Handson, wildlife rehabilitation officer
      Raccoon capers: A trio of raccoons at the Toronto Humane Society - just three of hundreds brought in every year - are supervised by Allyson Handson, wildlife rehabilitation officer
      McConnell, Colin
      10/23/1989
      Sun Deck on roof top is great for family sunning in the city. The Bacon family stays in town most weekends preferring to enjoy their home rather than battle traffic to the north. Although pollution and noise from surrounding buildings can sometimes be irritating, they are content with life in the city.
      Sun Deck on roof top is great for family sunning in the city. The Bacon family stays in town most weekends preferring to enjoy their home rather than battle traffic to the north. Although pollution and noise from surrounding buildings can sometimes be irritating, they are content with life in the city.
      Bezant, Graham
      7/14/1972
      Sun Deck on roof top is great for family sunning in the city. The Bacon family stays in town most weekends preferring to enjoy their home rather than battle traffic to the north. Although pollution and noise from surrounding buildings can sometimes be irritating, they are content with life in the city.
      Sun Deck on roof top is great for family sunning in the city. The Bacon family stays in town most weekends preferring to enjoy their home rather than battle traffic to the north. Although pollution and noise from surrounding buildings can sometimes be irritating, they are content with life in the city.
      Bezant, Graham
      7/14/1972
      Scott's a surrogate aninmal parent: Scott Osborne of the village of Erin has a way with helping orphaned baby raccoons
      Scott's a surrogate aninmal parent: Scott Osborne of the village of Erin has a way with helping orphaned baby raccoons
      Calleja, Frank
      7/18/1991
      Raccoons at Metro Zoo look splendid in their summer coats, says animal keeper Oliver Claffey, above
      Raccoons at Metro Zoo look splendid in their summer coats, says animal keeper Oliver Claffey, above
      McConnell, Colin
      6/9/1977
      She has 10 Furry orphans. One of 10 baby raccoons she has adopted is fed by Bernice Inman, she operates Winding Lane Bird Sanctuary on Mississauga Rd.(...)
      She has 10 Furry orphans. One of 10 baby raccoons she has adopted is fed by Bernice Inman, she operates Winding Lane Bird Sanctuary on Mississauga Rd.(...)
      Brazao, Dale
      6/12/1978
      While raccoons wait with pleading eyes for snacks of molasses dipped corn
      While raccoons wait with pleading eyes for snacks of molasses dipped corn
      Dunlop, Al
      4/29/1982
      Young inventor: Peter Dawson, 18, has developed a sonic device to rid chimneys and attics of raccoons.
      Young inventor: Peter Dawson, 18, has developed a sonic device to rid chimneys and attics of raccoons.
      Calleja, Frank
      8/14/1983
      Urban trapper: Les Hill, 73, Metro's only licensed trapper, shows some of his pelts to Pearson Collegiate Institute Grade 12 students Lisa Hazell (left) and Kim Speck
      Urban trapper: Les Hill, 73, Metro's only licensed trapper, shows some of his pelts to Pearson Collegiate Institute Grade 12 students Lisa Hazell (left) and Kim Speck
      Dunlop, Al
      1/31/1985
      dynamite went off. Police Knew the danger.The robber had even let them smell the dynamite and shown them the detonator he had made of two sticks with (...)
      dynamite went off. Police Knew the danger.The robber had even let them smell the dynamite and shown them the detonator he had made of two sticks with (...)
      Dutton, Don
      5/10/1973