Police warning residents in Tewksbury Township after raccoon attack

Jay EdwardsJanuary 9, 2023

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TEWKSBURY TOWNSHIP, NJ (Hunterdon County) – An individual was reportedly attacked by a raccoon Thursday in Tewksbury Township, according to police.

A resident of Water Street, in the area of Potter Lane, reported that they were attacked by a raccoon on Jan. 5, police said.

“The animal was not captured, so it can only be presumed to have been rabid,” police said.

Police urge residents to use caution around all wild animals and report sick or injured animals to the police by calling 908-439-2503.

Jay EdwardsJanuary 9, 2023

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Jay Edwards

Born and raised in Northwest NJ, Jay has a degree in Communications and has had a life-long interest in local radio and various styles of music. Jay has held numerous jobs over the years such as stunt car driver, bartender, voice-over artist, traffic reporter (award winning), NY Yankee maintenance crewmember and peanut farm worker. His hobbies include mountain climbing, snowmobiling, cooking, performing stand-up comedy and he is an avid squirrel watcher. Jay has been a guest on America’s Morning Headquarters,program on The Weather Channel, and was interviewed by Sam Champion.