Fisher or Gray Fox? ‘Unusually Aggressive’ Wild Animal Attacks 3 People in New Hampshire (Video)
An 'unusually aggressive' wild animal, described as a gray fox or fisher, has attacked at least three people in Lebanon, New Hampshire's Centerra Park area since Sunday. Police suspect rabies and are working with Fish and Game to locate the animal, warning residents not to approach it.
An "unusually aggressive" wild animal is terrorizing a New Hampshire neighborhood, attacking at least three people in less than two days, as residents were urged to "remain aware of their surroundings." The mysterious creature, which witnesses described as a gray fox or a fisher, has been reported attacking people in the Centerra Park area of Lebanon since Sunday, the Lebanon Police Department said Tuesday. Police believe the same animal is behind all three attacks, but officers have not been able to find the culprit or confirm exactly what it is.
Animal Filmed Charging At Two People Near U-Haul Truck
The small, gray animal was filmed charging at two people near a U-Haul truck in a parking lot, according to surveillance video obtained by WMUR. The creature grabbed one man's bag before launching after his feet and legs, and the man then kicked the animal, which eventually scrambled under the truck. Viral Video Shows Differently-Abled Man Using Walker To Cross Railway Tracks at Ambernath Station.
‘Unusually Aggressive’ Wild Animal Attacks 3 People In New Hampshire Neighborhood
An unknown ‘wild animal’ has been attacking people in this NH town: https://t.co/IHt4kqq9UG pic.twitter.com/FBB6YkQZKM
— Boston.com (@BostonDotCom) September 2, 2026
The first attack was reported Sunday, with two more reported afterward, and the latest happened Monday evening, according to Lebanon police. Police suspected that a fisher cat was behind the first attack, which occurred near the Centerra Parkway. Indian-Origin Woman Sadhana Gollapudi Falsely Accused of ‘Visa Fraud’ in Viral Post, US Official Reacts.
Police Chief Flags Rabies Concern
"It's concerning because of the animal attacking people. That's usually indicative of something being wrong with the animal, most likely rabies," Lebanon Police Chief Phillip Roberts said, according to WMUR.
"And then, you know, the fact that it's coming out and scratching and biting at people. That's obviously a concern to us," Roberts added.
"Oh my goodness, that's the scariest thing," one local told the outlet, adding, "Like there's not enough to look out for these days, now you gotta look out for fisher cats in the parking lot."
Police are working with the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department to locate the animal and determine whether it is sick.
Residents Warned Not To Approach The Animal
Residents, employees, and visitors in the area are being told to stay away from any wild animal acting aggressively or unusually. "Do not approach, attempt to capture, feed, or otherwise interact with the animal," police said.
Anyone who spots the animal should move to a safe location and call Lebanon police or Fish and Game. Police also warned about possible rabies exposure, urging anyone bitten or scratched by a wild animal to wash the area thoroughly with soap and water and seek immediate medical attention.
Lebanon isn't the only place being plagued by a potential rabies scare. The Mount Loretto Unique Area, a 241-acre nature preserve on the south shore of Staten Island, issued a safety advisory after a fox that may be infected with rabies bit a visitor, according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
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