BANGOR DAILY NEWS • July 6, 2021
Most folks get excited to spot wildlife while on an outdoor adventure, but not everyone would be thrilled to find themselves in close proximity to a porcupine. Despite what lore around porcupines will tell you, they cannot shoot their quills at you. They can, however, stick you with dozens of quills in an instant if you become too close. If you get quilled by a porcupine then it is important to take immediate action.