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Oct 16, 2018

Rabid Raccoon Captured, Euthanized After Attacking Three People In Chevy Chase

The raccoon also came into contact with two pets.

Aug 28, 2018

Bus Raccoon Has Got Places To Be, Thanks

Don’t project your anxieties about world events onto bus raccoon, that’s not what he’s here for.

Feb 17, 2017

Trash Raccoon Is Trying To Tell Us Something

Trash raccoon is telling us all to hang in there. Or to ride the trash truck the hell out of #thistown. You decide.

Nov 03, 2016

Park Police Officer Shoots Himself In Foot During Raccoon Attack

He suffered non life-threatening injuries.

Dec 31, 2013

Raccoon ‘Attacks’ Person Taking Out Recycling

The raccoon, who may be sick, is still at large.

May 04, 2012

Reward for Info on Illegally Trapped Raccoon Up to $6,000

If you’ve got any information on a raccoon that was illegally trapped in Northwest D.C., it might be worth $6,000.

Apr 24, 2012

New D.C. Wildlife Trapping Law Gets First Test: a Raccoon

A new D.C. law mandating that animal control operators use non-lethal and humane trapping methods has gotten its first test—a raccoon.

 
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