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Aggressive wild animal terrorizes Lebanon neighborhood after three attacks, police warn
us-news1 month ago

Aggressive wild animal terrorizes Lebanon neighborhood after three attacks, police warn

An unusually aggressive wild animal attacked at least three people in Lebanon, NH, over two days, with witnesses describing a gray fox or fisher. Police, working with the NH Fish and Game Department, are trying to locate the animal and determine if it’s sick, amid rabies concerns. Residents are urged to avoid contact with any aggressive wildlife and to seek medical care if bitten or scratched; a separate rabies-related fox incident also prompted safety advisories on Staten Island.

Predator hunt in Lebanon as three Centerra Park attacks are linked to wild animal
local1 month ago

Predator hunt in Lebanon as three Centerra Park attacks are linked to wild animal

Lebanon, NH police are pursuing a wild animal—believed to be a gray fox or fisher—suspected of attacking three people at Centerra Park. Surveillance video prompted a lookout with foot patrols and a drone using thermal imaging to locate and test the animal, while authorities urge residents to report any further incidents and advise anyone bitten or scratched to seek medical care.

"Massachusetts Residents Warned of Elusive and Dangerous Animal"
wildlife2 years ago

"Massachusetts Residents Warned of Elusive and Dangerous Animal"

The elusive fisher cat, a member of the weasel family, has made a resurgence in Massachusetts despite being nearly extinct in the 1800s. While not particularly dangerous to humans, they pose a threat to small animals like chickens and cats. Recent incidents have highlighted the need for vigilance and precautions, such as using bright lights and loud noises to scare them away. Massachusetts has established a regulated trapping season and management program for these animals, recognizing their importance as a natural resource in the state.