New Jersey Woman Bitten by Fox; Residents Urged to Be Alert

Fox Attack in Montvale, New Jersey

• 🚨 Police in Montvale, New Jersey, have issued an alert after a 61-year-old woman was bitten by a fox on Tuesday afternoon.
• 📌 The incident occurred on Brian Drive, where the fox bit the woman on the leg before fleeing into a backyard.
• 🔍 Animal control searched the area but was unable to locate the fox.

Wildlife Encounters and Safety Precautions

• 🌳 The neighborhood borders wooded areas, making wildlife sightings common, but an attack on a human is a cause for concern.
• 💡 Animal control suggests that opening an umbrella quickly can scare away aggressive animals without direct confrontation.
• ❄️ Officials hope that colder weather will lead to infected animals perishing, reducing conflicts with humans and other wildlife.

Recent Animal Incidents in North Jersey

• ⚠️ This fox attack is one of at least five animal-related incidents in North Jersey since September.
• 🐻 Previous incidents include a bear attack in Vernon, two coyote attacks in Saddle River, a fox attack on a teenager in Fair Lawn, and a coyote attack in Woodcliff Lake.
• 🗣️ Officials are urging residents to remain vigilant and are working to ensure public safety.
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