Fox Captured Near Attack Location In Morris Plains: PD

MORRIS PLAINS, NJ — A fox was captured in the area of last week's attack, Morris Plains police said.

The fox was captured sometime earlier this week in the area of Brook Drive South, police said. A rabies examination showed that the fox was not rabid.

As of Thursday, police say there have been no additional reports of close encounters or attacks by foxes in the borough.

Foxes generally stay away from humans unless they are sick with a disease like rabies or mange. Some signs of rabies include aggressive or "drunk" behavior, trouble walking, or other signs of injury; rabid animals might look disoriented, display abnormal behavior, excessive salivation, or tremor. Rabid animals will often try to attack other animals.