Washington Woman's Home Besieged by 100 Raccoons After Decades of Feeding

A Poulsbo resident called 911 as aggressive raccoons swarmed her property, demanding food.

The woman had been feeding raccoons for 35 years without issues until their numbers surged six weeks ago.
Authorities observed 50 to 100 raccoons, which had become aggressive and surrounded her home day and night.
No laws were broken, but the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife advises against feeding wildlife.
The raccoons' behavior highlights the risks of feeding wild animals, including potential disease spread.
The woman has ceased feeding the raccoons, and they are reportedly beginning to disperse.