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Raccoon Attack

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wildlifeincident1 year ago

"Rampaging Raccoon Injures Guests at Hersheypark Roller Coaster Line"

Two guests at Hersheypark in Pennsylvania were bitten by a raccoon while waiting in line for a roller coaster, with video footage showing the animal running around and attacking a little girl. The park officials stated that it was the first such incident at the park and that they have extensive fencing to prevent such occurrences. The injured guests were taken to a local hospital for observation, and the raccoon has not been captured but has not reappeared in the park since the incident.

wildlifetheme-park-safety1 year ago

"Hersheypark's Response to Raccoon Attacks on Guests"

A raccoon attacked guests waiting in line for a roller coaster at Hersheypark, with video footage showing the animal running around and biting two people, including a little girl. The park responded by transporting the injured guests to a local hospital for observation and stated that guest safety is their top priority. The raccoon has not been captured since the incident, and a furbearer biologist with the Pennsylvania Game Commission commended the park's handling of the situation, noting that the frightened raccoon likely felt trapped and acted out of fear.