An aggressive raccoon is on the loose in Watertown, Massachusetts, officials warned Tuesday.

Watertown Animal Control warned that the animal attacked a person near 140 Arsenal Street this week, lunging and biting at a woman's pant leg. The resident was able to kick the animal away and it ran off.

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If you see a raccoon acting oddly, call animal control or the Watertown Police Department. Do not try to approach.

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