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Article updated: 10/27/2011 5:40 PM

Skunk trappings at record high in suburbs

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The skunk population in the area is at a record high. More than 700 skunks have been trapped to date this year as they scour neighborhoods in search of beetle grubs, berries and other delicacies.

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Skunks are running amok in suburban yards with more than 700 being trapped to date this year as they scour neighborhoods in search of favorite foods to fatten up for winter, authorities say.“We were panicked. We didn't know what to do,” said a Palatine woman whose dog was sprayed.