Mother fends off raccoon from daughter
A mother in Ashford, Connecticut, successfully fended off a raccoon that attacked her daughter. The incident occurred as the 5-year-old was preparing to board a school bus. Both the mother and daughter received medical attention for their injuries and are now recovering at home.
- ▪The raccoon wrapped its arms around the girl's leg, causing bite marks and scratches.
- ▪The mother screamed for help, fearing the raccoon might be rabid.
- ▪Animal control is searching for the raccoon, but it has not been located.
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