Watch Out For Raccoons By Allaire State Park, Wall Township Warns

WALL, NJ — Authorities are warning residents to keep an eye out for increased raccoon activity in and around Allaire State Park.

According to Wall Township officials, the Freehold Area Health Department is aware of this activity and is actively monitoring the situation.

Residents are encouraged to stay alert, particularly in the area of Camerville Road.

If you see a raccoon that is acting unusually (such as approaching people or pets, appearing disoriented, staggering, or showing aggression), officials are asking residents to report it immediately.

During office hours, you can call the SPCA at 732-542-0040. After hours, you can call the non-emergency police line at 732-449-4500 ext. 0.

For questions or additional information, you can contact the Freehold Area Health Department at 732-294-2060.

To help protect yourself and your pets, officials are advising:

• Avoid contact with wild animals
• Keep dogs on a leash while walking
• Do not feed wildlife
• Ensure your pets are up to date on their rabies vaccinations

To see the original alert from Wall Township, you can click here.