Robert F Kennedy Jr, currently serving as America’s Health Secretary, allegedly halted his family vehicle on a highway to extract the genitals of a raccoon for study purposes. This revelation comes from a recently published book, “RFK Jr: The Fall and Rise,” which is reportedly based on diaries attributed to RFK Jr. In a diary entry from 2001, Kennedy is said to have reflected on the peculiar behavior of some family members while his children waited in the car during the raccoon incident.
Kennedy has a documented history of interacting with roadkill. In a well-known story, he recounted rescuing a bear cub that was struck by another vehicle in New York State. He proceeded to transport the bear in his van with the intention of skinning it for meat. Subsequently, he left the bear in Central Park, creating a scene to make it appear as though the bear had been struck by a cyclist.
Acknowledging his long-standing habit of collecting roadkill, RFK Jr mentioned in a 2024 statement that he maintains a freezer stocked with such finds. Additionally, Kennedy’s daughter Kathleen shared an anecdote from 2012 where her father used a chainsaw to remove the head of a whale carcass that washed ashore near their Massachusetts home. They then affixed the whale’s head to their car for a lengthy five-hour journey, resulting in an unpleasant and memorable experience for the family.
These events shed light on the unconventional practices and experiences within the Kennedy family, showcasing their unique interactions with wildlife and roadkill.