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Milltown, New Jersey faces a Groundhog Day crisis after Milltown Mel died in 2021. State officials blocked import of a replacement due to rabies concerns, and Gov. Murphy vetoed a bill to ease imports. Borrowed zoo groundhogs haven’t solved the problem, and organizers are still seeking a solution to preserve the annual celebration as Feb. 2 nears.
Punxsutawney Phil and his partner Phyllis have welcomed two surprise baby groundhogs, marking the first time in over a century that the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club has had baby groundhogs. The babies are currently with their parents at a zoo in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, and their names are yet to be decided. Phil, known for his weather predictions, recently forecast an early spring, despite his predictions being accurate only 30% of the time over the past decade.
A 75-year-old Brunswick town councilor was attacked by a rabid groundhog while working on a tractor in his backyard.
An audio clip of a man shouting "hey" matches perfectly with an angry groundhog, which has become a viral sensation on Instagram. The video has amused many people, and the groundhog's angry scream has been compared to a Karen.
The first case of rabies in an animal in Delaware this year has been reported in a groundhog found near Bringhurst Woods Park. A human and their dog had been exposed to the potentially rabid groundhog last week in a residential neighborhood. The groundhog tested positive and state officials recommended the individual and their dog receive treatment.