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Ricky the racoon made a promise when he was very young to be faithful raccoon tradition of laziness and never put a tool in his paw. Hoever, when there are no more lobsters in the brook his friends build him a raft in order for him to go fishing for food on the other side of the valley. The Frog Pond Friends build Ricky the raft so he can sail off and go fishing; but, on his way Ricky has an accident and the only thing that saves his is a sturdy axe handle and Ollie the Owl. Ricky no longer refuses to pick up a tool with his paw, thanks to this crafty rescue.