Must-see video: Officer nearly 'skunked' in the line of duty

A Michigan police officer trying to help a baby skunk out of a tight spot nearly gets sprayed for his efforts.

It happened Sunday in the Detroit suburb of Rochester.

The officer stopped to help a little skunk after it got its head stuck in a discarded yogurt container.

His police cruiser dash cam captured video of him carefully pulling the trash off the critter's head, then jumping out of the way as the unhappy skunk tries to spray him!

Fortunately, the skunk is a juvenile and doesn't have his stinky spraying powers fully developed.

It's a good reminder to pick up litter whenever you see it, especially food containers that can attract hungry animals.

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