Are raccoons known to attack people?

There are 11 important things you need to know... ... When you have raccoons around your property, you don't feel like they are about to kill you at any time, right? In some very rare cases, ... Raccoons are widespread in the U.S. and more and more people every year are likely to have a raccoon encounter. read more

Rabid animals, including racoons, will certainly attack people. Healthy wild racoons should naturally avoid people, although they will attack if they feel threatened or cornered. Wild racoons that have been habituated to people (for example, by being fed) could be unpredictable. read more

If you are near THEIR habitat where they may have young, they may attack. Also, if you scared them. Normally, they are easily frightened by people. They once find a garbage can they can get into or pet food, it will be difficult to discourage them from returning unless you remove all of their 'food' supply. read more