KITSAP COUNTY, Wash. — A woman living near Poulsbo’s home was recently invaded by over 100 raccoons last week.
The woman said she’s been feeding raccoons in the area for almost four decades, but on Oct. 3, she was surrounded by the animals and contacted authorities for help.
Kitsap County deputies eventually came to her rescue after she was forced to run away in her car to escape the raccoons, according to Kitsap County.
The woman told deputies she’s been feeding nearby raccoons for about 35 years but didn’t experience the inundation until around six weeks ago.
The woman said the raccoons surround her day and night, demanding food. She also noted she’s been quoted prices as high as $500 per raccoon to trap and relocate them, according to deputies.
Deputies said they referred her to the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife to help find a solution.
