Raccoons Maul 74-Year-Old Florida Woman

A pack of raccoons mauled a 74-year-old Florida woman who tried to chase them from her yard. Gretchen Whitted fell when five raccoons surrounded and attacked her Sunday. She was taken to a hospital with extensive cuts from her neck to her legs.

A neighbor called for help after hearing the woman’s cries and seeing her covered in blood. Fire crews flooded nearby drains to drive the animals out, but none appeared. Animal control officers hope to catch them using cat food and sardines as bait.