Nassau County has declared a public health threat following multiple raccoon attacks in Westfield, New Jersey. Health officials reported that one raccoon bitten at least three individuals. Residents reported alarming encounters, with one victim, Tom Herzog, describing how the raccoon bit his ankle before fleeing. Medical professionals are advising residents to seek treatment due to potential rabies exposure. The community is on high alert, with citizens carefully monitoring their surroundings. Concerns for the safety of children and pets have led some residents to take precautions, such as not allowing pets outside unattended.
"Started gnawing on my ankle" said resident Tom Herzog, describing how a raccoon attacked him as he tried to connect a hose. The raccoon latched onto him and bit his ankle before running away.
Officials are warning residents that the raccoon might carry rabies. Herzog, after the attack, received medical attention and began a series of rabies vaccinations.
Local residents are on alert, with reports of a raccoon sighted near a school and an 8-year-old recounting how he ran from the raccoon in fear.
Concerns about safety have increased with residents expressing caution, including not letting pets out alone due to the heightened risk from the attacking raccoon.
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