Robert F Kennedy Jr, who currently serves as America’s Health Secretary, reportedly halted his family car on a highway to extract the genitals of a raccoon for research purposes, leaving his children waiting inside the vehicle. 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 is said to have reflected on the odd behavior of some family members while performing the act. Additionally, Kennedy has a documented history of dealing with roadkill incidents, such as rescuing a bear cub that was hit by a car and later retrieving a whale carcass with his daughter, Kathleen, involving a memorable and messy car ride.
Kennedy has openly discussed his long-standing habit of collecting roadkill, stating in a 2024 interview that he maintains a freezer stocked with such finds. His daughter recounted an incident in 2012 where Kennedy used a chainsaw to detach a whale’s head that had washed ashore near their Massachusetts residence, leading to a peculiar and pungent experience during the subsequent drive with the head strapped to the car. Kathleen described how whale fluids seeped into the vehicle, necessitating the use of plastic bags with mouth holes to shield themselves, all while attracting disapproving gestures from passersby.
This series of curious events sheds light on the unconventional interactions Kennedy and his family have had with wildlife over the years.
