'Potentially Rabid' Fox Temporarily Closes Double Trouble State Park

BERKELEY, NJ — Double Trouble State Park remains temporarily closed Tuesday morning after a "potentially rabid fox" was present in the park.

New Jersey State Park Service officials closed the park Monday evening so that a sick animal could be trapped, but have now clarified that the animal is a fox. The park is closed for all uses until further notice, officials said.

The fox was "behaving erratically and has been involved in encounters with visitors," officials said. It was not immediately clear if the fox had hurt any people or other animals.

New Jersey Fish and Wildlife is "taking steps to address the situation," officials said.

The State Park Service will continue to share updates as more information becomes available.