Theme Park guests were attacked by a raccoon while they waited in line for a ride at Hersheypark in Pennsylvania.
The masked bandit gave guests more than a wild ride they bargained for as a video of the chaotic scene shows they were targeted while waiting to board the SooperDooperLooper.
Guests were at the theme park when screams were heard in the distance. Adults, teenagers and children were running in the line trying to avoid the mammal as they can hold the rabies virus.
The person behind the camera can be heard saying the animal had stolen a young girl’s shoe from her foot and fled.
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Two guests were reportedly bitten but the extent of the injuries have not been revealed.
TMZ reports the incident took place on March 29 during the opening day for the season.
Officials from Hersheypark said it’s not a common occurrence for the raccoons and they have measures in place to prevent it.
A spokesperson for Hersheypark said in a statement: “This is the first incident that we can recall of what appeared to be a frightened raccoon acting in this manner at Hersheypark. We do have extensive fencing to help prevent this type of incident from occurring.
“Guest safety is and will always be our top priority at Hersheypark. As such, we have a full complement of public safety and health professionals on property who responded quickly to render necessary care to the two people impacted.
“Out of an abundance of caution, we did transport those impacted to a local hospital for observation. While the raccoon has not been captured, it has not made another appearance in Hersheypark since the incident.”
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