Jimothy gets a name
The name stuck because the raccoon simply looked like a Jimothy.
File 002
- Reported identity
- Reported
- Observed July 2026
- Last checked Aug 23, 2026
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Open original source Source media remains with its publisher.
What the record says
Reporting attributes the name to Kiana Hall. The phrasing became an early piece of canon and helped transform a striking animal sighting into a shared character.
- Claim type
- Attributed naming account
- Date precision
- Month
Source receipts
| Source | Type | Published | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABC News | Reported | Jul 18, 2026 | Aug 23, 2026 |
Source evidence: ABC News
- Supports
- Naming account and early view snapshot
- Archive policy
- Metadata and short factual summary; source media remains with publisher.