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Let me start by saying, I have been tormented by raccoons since elementary school. Seriously, those masked bandits have haunted my dreams and daytime strolls alike. When people warn you not to feed wildlife, they aren’t just trying to be buzzkills; there’s a solid reason behind it.
Take the recent story from Washington state, where a woman found herself surrounded by over 100 raccoons on her property. Yep, you read that right—100! She was so freaked out that she had to make a run for her car to escape the furry mob.
But here’s the kicker: she’s been feeding those little monsters for 35 years! While I CAN’T understand the allure of those creepy little faces, she really set herself up for this chaos. Over the past six weeks, the raccoons started closing in on her, practically demanding their next meal. Can you imagine? A raccoon mob, staring you down like you owe them money!
When she finally called the police, it was because she felt her life was in danger—can you blame her? She even tried to get help, but one wildlife specialist quoted her $500 per raccoon to trap and relocate them. That’s a hefty bill for a problem you created, right?
So, let’s learn from her mistakes and keep those critters at a safe distance. Your sanity—and possibly your life—will thank you!
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