Woman Calls Police After Her Home Is Surrounded by 100 Raccoons

Mar. 15, 2025

A woman received more wildlife visitors than she bargained for in Washington.

Per the outlet, police toldNBC affiliate KUSAon Monday, Oct. 7 that the woman from Poulsbo, Wash. began feeding local raccoons 35 years ago, but had never experienced any issues until recently.

“Somehow the word got out in raccoon land and they all showed up to her house expecting a meal,” said Kitsap County Sheriff spokesperson Kevin McCarty.

On Thursday, Oct. 3 the woman called 911 after the animals prevented her from entering her home.

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Raccoons on a woman’s property in Poulsbo, Washington.Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office/Facebook

Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office/Facebook

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On Monday, the Kitsap County Sheriff shared a video onX(formerly known as Twitter) featuring the brace of raccoons waiting to be fed.

“On Patrol: Raccoon Invasion,” the police department’s caption read.

Raccoons in Poulsbo, Washington.Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office/Facebook

In the video, a large group of raccoons can be seen in a woodland area.

The woman said that the sudden increase in raccoons happened “six weeks ago,” adding that the animals surround her during the day and at night for food.

Raccoons on a woman’s property in Poulsbo, Washington.Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office via AP

Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office via AP

According to the report, she’s also been quoted prices as high as $500 per raccoon for the entrapment and relocation of the animals.

source: people.com