"Tyra Trevellyn" wrote in message
news:20030720221807.06272.00000436@mb-

Drowning is a slow and painful death for animals as large as raccoons.
Although it was once considered acceptable, it is no longer considered
humane.
If you must kill, consider humane methods, please.

I have read that, for humans at least, drowning is one of the easiest ways
to die. You inhale water into your lungs, then pass out from lack of oxygen.
No real pain is involved, at least according to the drowning victims reports
that I read. Obviously, they were rescued and revived before giving the
report.

Bob