Hersheypark

Raccoon Causes Chaos at Hersheypark

A feisty raccoon caused chaos at Hersheypark in Pennsylvania, attacking innocent bystanders and sending terrified onlookers scrambling for safety. The wild critter terrorized a group of waiting riders, even biting a young girl and running off with her shoe. Video footage captured the pandemonium as panicked screams rang out amid the frenzy. While the raccoon eventually scurried off without incident, the incident served as a stark reminder of the potential dangers posed by such encounters. Hersheypark, in operation for over 100 years, stated that this was the first time they had dealt with such an incident. The park quickly responded to provide necessary care to those impacted by the raccoon’s actions, and assured the public that the raccoon had not returned since the incident.