Rabid groundhog attacks N.J. resident, county says
A resident of Mullica Township, New Jersey, is recovering after a rabid groundhog attack.
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A resident of Mullica Township, New Jersey, was attacked by a rabid groundhog. The incident occurred in Atlantic County. The resident was attacked at their home.
The county confirmed the groundhog was rabid. The attack was reported by multiple local outlets, including Patch, News12 New Jersey, WPG Talk Radio 95.5 FM, dailyvoice.com, and NJ.com. The county has not yet disclosed the condition of the resident.
The resident is receiving medical attention. The county has not yet specified the extent of the injuries or the treatment being administered. The public is advised to avoid contact with wild animals and to report any unusual behavior in animals to local authorities.
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Sources (6)
- Rabid groundhog attacks homeowner in Atlantic County, New Jersey NBC10 Philadelphia · 23h ago
- Rabid Groundhog Attacks Person In Atlantic County, Officials Say Patch · 23h ago
- Rabid Groundhog Attacks Homeowner In Mullica Township News12 | New Jersey · 23h ago
- After Attack, Atlantic County Confirms Rabid Groundhog WPG Talk Radio 95.5 FM · 23h ago
- Rabid Groundhog Attacked Person In Mullica Twp: Authorities dailyvoice.com · 23h ago
- Rabid groundhog attacks N.J. resident, county says NJ.com · 23h ago
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What should residents do if they encounter a wild animal?
Residents should avoid contact with wild animals and report any unusual behavior to local authorities.
What is the current status of the resident who was attacked?
The resident is receiving medical attention. The county has not yet specified the extent of the injuries or the treatment being administered.
What steps is the county taking to address the rabid groundhog incident?
The county has confirmed the groundhog was rabid. The public is advised to avoid contact with wild animals and to report any unusual behavior in animals to local authorities.
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