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Mystery animal terrorizing New Hampshire neighborhood after attacking 3rd person
New York Post • • nation
Key Points:
- An unusually aggressive wild animal, possibly a gray fox or fisher cat, has attacked at least three people in Lebanon, New Hampshire, within two days, prompting police warnings for residents to stay alert.
- Surveillance footage captured the small gray creature charging at people and grabbing a man's bag before being kicked away, with attacks occurring near Centerra Park and Centerra Parkway.
- Authorities suspect the animal may be rabid, as aggressive behavior like biting and scratching is unusual, and are working with the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department to locate and assess the creature.
- Residents are advised not to approach or interact with any aggressive wildlife and to report sightings to police or Fish and Game, while anyone bitten or scratched should seek immediate medical care due to rabies risk.
- The incident adds to broader concerns about potential rabies exposure in the region, with similar scares reported elsewhere.
