Watch: Mystery animal attacks man in New Hampshire parking lot
Mystery Animal Attacks 3 People in New Hampshire Town
A man was attacked by a mystery animal in a parking lot in Lebanon, New Hampshire, on Sunday, August 30, surveillance video shows. (Credit: Lebanon Police Department via Storyful)
LEBANON, N.H. - A man was attacked by a mystery animal in a Lebanon, New Hampshire, parking lot Sunday, Aug. 30, surveillance video shows.
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Video released by the Lebanon Police Department shows a small, aggressive animal lunging at a man near a U-Haul truck and attempting to latch onto his leg.
What they're saying:
Police said they received reports of two additional attacks involving what appeared to be the same wild animal after the initial incident.
"The animal has been described by witnesses as either a gray fox or a fisher and has reportedly displayed unusually aggressive behavior toward people," police said.
What's next:
The department said it notified the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department and is coordinating with the agency.
What you can do:
"Anyone who encounters an aggressive wild animal should maintain a safe distance and contact police," police advised.
The Source: Storyful contributed to this report. The information came from a statement and surveillance video released by the Lebanon Police Department. This story was reported from Los Angeles.