Skip to content
Riot Fest
Tickets
Search
  • Lineup
  • Tickets
  • Album Plays
  • Experience
    • FAQ
    • Lockers
    • Hotels
  • Merch
  • Upcoming Shows
  • Community
    • Beyond the Fest
    • Community Tickets
    • Local Hiring
    • Park Cleanups
    • Vendor Workshops
    • Community Meeting
  • Search
Police Warn Residents of Illinois About Zombie-Like Raccoons

Police Warn Residents of Illinois About Zombie-Like Raccoons

May 14, 2019 (December 7, 2022) // Riot Fest

Police in Riverside, Illinois are warning residents to take precautions after receiving an increase in calls about “zombie raccoons.” The infected raccoons, who have been reported to walk on their hind legs, stagger and bare their teeth, also have symptoms that include ocular and nasal discharge, sneezing, coughing, lethargy, loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, tremors and seizures.

But according to the Riverside Police, the raccoons are not actually zombies, but are instead infected with the canine distemper virus. Which is exactly what the police would say if they were trying to cover up a raccoon zombie outbreak.

“It seems every year around this time we get a rise in calls about raccoons acting oddly and we respond to calls about raccoons that may be a danger to the public,” Riverside Police Chief Tom Weitzel said. “Our policy allows us to put down animals that are suffering or pose a threat to public safety.”

“We’ve had a number of cases concerning raccoons with distemper in our jurisdiction,” Weitzel said. “If you see a sick raccoon that may be a threat to public safety, call the police.”

Authorities, who are definitely not trying to cover up a zombie raccoon outbreak, warned people to avoid any raccoon that is active during daylight hours, has lost its fear of humans, or appears uncoordinated, confused or listless.

 

The Related Rabbit Hole

Zombie-Like Raccoons Are Terrorizing People In Ohio Warning: Zombie Deer Disease Could Spread To Humans Soon Denver Is More Likely Than Chicago To Survive A Zombie Apocalypse
About The Author
Riot Fest

Punk Rock (& more) Music Fest | I'm sorry we didn't book the exact bands you wanted, in the exact order you wanted, in the exact location you wanted, for free. September 19-21, 2025.

Posted in RandomTagged raccoons, riverside, zombie, zombie raccoons, zombies

Post navigation

  Previous PostNext Post 
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • TikTok
  • YouTube
  • Facebook
  • Spotify
Riot Fest Tickets
Upcoming Shows Playlist
Riot Fest Presents Shows
May. 16, 2025
Cobra Lounge
Catbite

Catbite

Rodeo Boys

Bev Rage & The Drinks

Tickets(Opens in new window).
Catbite
May. 17, 2025
Cobra Lounge
Hidden In Plain View

Hidden In Plain View

High Wire

Tickets(Opens in new window).
Hidden In Plain View
May. 24, 2025
Club Garibaldi
Murphy’s Law

Murphy’s Law

Total Chaos

Tickets(Opens in new window).
Murphy’s Law
May. 25, 2025
Bottom Lounge
Sarah and the Sundays

Sarah and the Sundays

Rat Tally

Tickets(Opens in new window).
Sarah and the Sundays
May. 29, 2025
Thalia Hall
The Wonder Years

The Wonder Years

Little Kruta String Ensemble

Kevin Devine

Tickets(Opens in new window).
The Wonder Years
Jun. 7, 2025
Reggies
Eliza & The Delusionals

Eliza & The Delusionals

Grace Gardner

flowersatherfeet

Tickets(Opens in new window).
Eliza & The Delusionals

MORE SHOWS

Greatest Hits

2025 FESTIVAL PARTNERS


  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • TikTok
  • YouTube
  • Facebook
  • Spotify
  • Mail

NEWSLETTER — FAQ — CONTACT — HISTORY

InstagramTwitterYouTubeTikTokFacebook

Copyright © 2025 Riot Fest Corporation. Privacy Policy.

Search for:

Send me emails so I don’t have to go to your website anymore.