Poulsbo Woman Besieged by Aggressive Raccoons

A woman in Poulsbo, Washington, called 911 after being surrounded by around 100 raccoons, which she had been feeding for decades. The raccoons became increasingly aggressive, demanding food day and night, and even scratching at her doors and car. Feeding large carnivores is illegal, but feeding raccoons is not against state law, though it is discouraged due to potential disease transmission and attracting predators. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has been working with the woman to address the situation, recommending wildlife control operators for animal removal. Neighbors expressed concern over the raccoons, as some have had scuffles with pets. No one was injured during the incident, but the situation is seen as a nuisance of the woman's own making.