Robert F Kennedy Jr allegedly halted his family vehicle on a highway to remove the genitals of a raccoon for study, with his children waiting inside. This revelation comes from a newly published book, “RFK Jr: The Fall and Rise,” based on diaries attributed to RFK Jr. In a diary entry from 2001, Kennedy reportedly described the incident of dissecting the raccoon on I-684 while reflecting on his family members’ peculiarities. Kennedy, now serving as America’s Health Secretary, has a documented history of encounters with roadkill.
In a separate incident, Kennedy claimed to have rescued a bear cub after it was hit by a car, intending to skin the animal for its meat. He later left the bear in Central Park, staged to appear as if it was struck by a cyclist. Kennedy mentioned his lifelong habit of collecting roadkill during a press interaction in 2024, stating that he keeps a freezer stocked with such specimens.
Additionally, Kennedy’s daughter Kathleen recounted an episode from 2012 where her father used a chainsaw to remove the head of a whale carcass that washed ashore near their Massachusetts residence. They then transported the whale head on their car roof during a five-hour drive, causing unpleasant odors and reactions from passersby.
Kennedy’s unusual encounters with wildlife have drawn attention over the years, showcasing his unconventional practices and interactions with deceased animals.
