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These raccoons carry the canine distemper virus, which can be dangerous to dogs, Riverside police said. Police warn of 'zombie raccoons' roaming in Chicago suburb - Chicago Sun-Times ...

Speaking to the Chicago Sun-Times at the time, Park District spokeswoman Jessica Maxey-Faulkner said the raccoons were living under docks, ransacking boats, and being aggressive toward people.

Parks officials have been forced to trap and euthanize around 120 raccoons from Chicago's lakefront after the furry scavengers reportedly rampaged through the area.