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Where do you suppose these wily raccoons were prowling at 6:15 this morning? In downtown Spokane, no less, on roofs of the Metro Mall, Sprague and Monroe, and adjoining buildings. Chronicle photographer Clint Watkins took these shots of the notorious thieves who will eat just about anything and, apparently, will go just about anywhere in the search of food. The two plump, masked critters eventually scrambled down the corner of the downtown office building and, presumably, safely wandered back to more familiar haunts along the nearby riverbank. Other raccoons were spotted on the South side. Photo Archive/ Spokesman Review (Clint Watkins / The Spokesman-Review)
By D.F. Oliveria daveo@spokesman.com(509) 319-0354

LAKEWOOD, Wash. (AP) — A Washington state woman says she was attacked and bitten by raccoons after her dog chased several of the animals up a tree.

Michaela Lee had just finished jogging in Lakewood’s Fort Steilacoom Park on Monday when her dog got loose. When she went to grab the dog’s leash, several other raccoons started to scratch her legs, chased her for about 75 feet, knocked her down and bit her.

Neighbor Michael Parks tells The News Tribune he heard Lee screaming and saw her on the ground. He called 911. Two other neighbors also went to help. Lee says her American dingo dog began barking and helped drive the raccoons off.

The 28-year-old Lee was treated for about 16 puncture wounds and had numerous scratches.

Have you ever been bitten by an animal?

* This story was originally published as a post from the blog "Huckleberries Online." Read all stories from this blog