In the Sochi National Park, it was recommended to open a hunt for raccoons, the population of which has exceeded 20,000 individuals.
The raccoon population in Sochi National Park has surpassed 20,000. Park administration has recommended hunting these animals.
At a meeting of the Sochi Park's Scientific and Technical Committee this year, it was decided to manage the raccoon population. Furthermore, a proposal was put forward to open both recreational and sport hunting within the Sochi park. The park's official website states that the application period has closed. All applications have been submitted to the relevant department of the Ministry of Natural Resources.
The Sochi National Park's public relations service states that the number of animals brought in in the 1960s has increased significantly. They now pose a threat to domestic animals and carry serious diseases.
In April of this year, the Youngstown, Ohio, police department received numerous complaints about raccoons that were coming very close to residential buildings and appeared seriously ill. According to eyewitnesses, they were behaving like zombies.
