Israel Ortiz offers a croissant to a raccoon in Central Park, part of a daily ritual he has maintained for nearly two decades. ( Photo: Zelda Nguyen ) The Raccoon Man of Central Park: Israel Ortiz and His Wild Friends Israel Ortiz tossed a peanut into the air. A woodpecker perched on a nearby branch immediately swooped down and caught it... News 04 Jun 2026 | 11:47
