Crime & Safety
Rabid Raccoon Found In New Providence, Health Officials Warn
Residents are urged to avoid unfamiliar animals after a rabid raccoon was captured near a borough roadway.
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — Health officials are warning residents after a rabid raccoon was captured near Ridgeview Avenue in New Providence.
The borough announced the discovery in a rabies advisory Friday, directing residents to safety guidance from the Westfield Regional Health Department.
The health department advises parents to tell children not to handle stray or unfamiliar animals, including feral cats and wildlife.
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Anyone who sees an animal acting strangely or appearing disoriented should avoid handling it and call Animal Control Solutions at 908-722-1271.
Residents who believe they had contact with the raccoon should contact the Westfield Regional Health Department at 908-789-4070.
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