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U.S. Park Police officer shoots himself in foot after being attacked by raccoon in D.C.


Park Ranger shot self in the foot during raccoon attack
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A U.S. Park Police officer shot himself in the foot Thursday after being attacked by a raccoon in Northwest D.C., according to officials.

Police say the officer was trying to get the raccoon off him when he shot himself. The officer was taken to the hospital and police say the injuries are not life-threatening.

ABC7's Q McCray reports neighbors say they heard nine gunshots and that the officer was flown to the hospital.

The incident happened around noon Thursday onHorse Stable Lane in Northwest, police said.

Park Police say Animal Control officers have been tasked with taking the raccoon away.

*Note: The raccoon in the photo is a file photo and is not a photo of the raccoon that attacked the officer.

This story has been updated.

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