Cop Sprays “Attacking” Groundhog in Jersey

Police say the critter was on the attack

The South Bronx it ain't. Police in northern New Jersey say they needed pepper spray to thwart a marauding groundhog.

Boonton resident Alex Scott told police the rodent chased him when he entered his garage and tried to get his truck.Police Sgt. Mike Danyo and Officer Paul Ryan say the groundhog went on the attack when they arrived.

Police say Danyo tripped and fell. His partner sprayed pepper spray into the groundhog's face, giving the officers time to snare it.The animal was euthanized and its remains will be shipped to the state health department for rabies testing.

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