Two Wild Animals in Cinnaminson, Palmyra Tested Positive for Rabies

Two wild animals in Palmyra and Cinnaminson have tested positive for rabies, according to Palmyra Police, after one tried to attack a family's two dogs. 

A fox and a groundhog, who were either found dead or killed on the 900 and 1100 blocks of Morgan Avenue, were tested by county officials. Both came back positive for rabies.

According to a representative with M & R Wildlife, local animal control officials, a groundhog was reportedly chasing neighborhood dogs about three weeks ago on Morgan Avenue in Cinnaminson. When police responded, the groundhog tried to attack the officer, the representative said.

Over the weekend, there were several sightings of a fox in Palmyra and Riverton, the representative said. On Monday morning, two residents saw it near Cinnaminson Street in Riverton and 20 minutes later, animal control received a call of a dying fox in a backyard on Morgan Avenue in Palmyra.

"[The fox] acted completely normal and never once made an aggressive move," the representative with M & R said.

It's believed in those 20 minutes, the fox contracted rabies and died. 

Both animals were sent to the county, who were then sent to Trenton for testing.

Residents in Palmyra, Cinnaminson and Riverton are advised to keep pets and pet food indoors, not to feed feral cats and dogs and to keep trash cans covered.

Residents should report any unusual animal activity to Palmyra Police Central Communications at 856-829-0191 or M & R Wildlife at 856-786-6623.