In Kitsap County, Washington, 911 calls about unfastened livestock and troublesome pets should not uncommon. Nonetheless, a current name from a girl close to Poulsbo about being surrounded by 50 to 100 raccoons drew important consideration. The scenario turned so overwhelming that the girl finally fled her property.
The story started a decade in the past when she began feeding a household of raccoons and it was high quality till about six weeks earlier, however when the quantity displaying up went from a handful to round 100 it turned an issue.
The lady mentioned, “Over time these raccoons turned extra aggressive, demanding meals, they might hound her day and night time — scratching on the outdoors of her house, on the door. If she pulled up her automobile, they might encompass the automobile, scratch on the automobile, and encompass her if she went from her entrance door to her automobile or went outdoors in any respect.”
“They noticed this as a meals supply now, in order that they stored coming again to it and so they stored anticipating meals,” she added.
The sudden enhance within the raccoon inhabitants stays unclear, however each the sheriff’s workplace and the Washington Division of Fish and Wildlife confirmed that the girl didn’t break any legislation whereas feeding these raccoons, as it’s unlawful within the state to feed massive carnivores comparable to coyotes and bears.
“This can be a nuisance downside of her personal making that she should tackle,” mentioned Kevin McCarty, a spokesperson for the sheriff’s workplace.
Deputies who responded mentioned that there have been no less than 50 to 100 raccoons current on her property.
After consulting with a wildlife battle specialist, the girl has stopped feeding the raccoons, and so they have began to disperse.