. . . they faced an invasion of raccoons.
Not just any racoons, mind you.
No, judging from the hair, it was 80s racoons.
This one looks surprisingly like US House Rep. Debbie Wassermn Schultz.
Most animal control professions suggest the easiest way to get raccoons out of your yard is to stop leaving pet food outside. So stop leaving the food outside or prepare for the possibility that raccoon above will soon visit you.