Wild Animal Attacks Guests at 117-Year-Old Theme Park

Guests were shocked and terrified when they were suddenly attacked by a wild animal at Hersheypark in Pennsylvania. Here’s everything we know.

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Hersheypark is one of the oldest theme parks in North America, still standing in Pennsylvania after over 117 years. Run by the Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company, the amusement park celebrates all the sweets we know and love with delightful attractions like Wildcat’s Revenge, Candymonium, Jolly Rancher Remix, Hershey’s Chocolate World, Kissing Tower, and the  Great Bear roller coaster.

Hersheypark is meant to be a place for guests to come and have a great time, whether during the summer or at special seasonal events like Hersheypark Halloween or Hersheypark Christmas Candylane. However, a recent trip to the theme park proved disastrous and terrifying for guests after they were attacked by a wild animal.

Guests Attacked By Wild Raccoon at Hersheypark

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In a report from TMZ, guests experienced a ferocious Friday when they were attacked while waiting in line for a ride at Hersheypark in Pennsylvania when they were suddenly attacked by a wild raccoon, something that is far from what you’d expect for a trip to a theme park.

In the video below, you can see guests run through the queue and scream as the raccoon makes its way through the line, going so far as to attack a girl and steal her shoe. There have been no reports of any serious injuries, although two people were treated and sent to the hospital just in case.

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Hersheypark told TMZ that this was the first animal encounter they had experienced in all its years of operation.

While raccoons appear cute and cuddly (just look at Meeko from Pocahontas), it is important to remember that they are still wild animals known for carrying rabies. If you see one anywhere, it is best to just leave it alone and let it do its thing. In fact, this remains true for any animals you’ll see at any theme park, including Walt Disney World.

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