Journalists at White House attacked by raccoons

• At least four raccoons went after the White House press corps on Monday.
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At least four raccoons caused chaos outside of the White House on Monday, with a CBS News reporter chronicling the saga in a Twitter thread.

—Paula Reid (@PaulaReidCBS) September 28, 2020

The raccoons were spotted rummaging through various sets of equipment in the live shot tents along the North Lawn.

The raccoon latched onto the pants legs of a photographer and a correspondent, according to Paula Reid of CBS.

Reid reported that the White House had contacted the U.S. General Services Administration about the varmints.