Police respond to unusual call as animal is safely captured and relocated.
Toms River, NJ – A routine patrol call in Toms River took an unexpected turn when an officer was dispatched to handle reports of an aggressive beaver causing concern among local residents. According to the Toms River PBA, Patrolman Asprocolas responded to the incident and located the animal, which had been described as “angry” and “terrorizing” people in the area. The situation, while unusual, required intervention to ensure public safety.
“Ptl. Asprocolas was dispatched to the report of a angry beaver terrorizing some of our residents,” the department said. “Ptl. Asprocolas was able to successfully wrangle this guy and relocate him to a body of water.”
Animal safely removed from neighborhood
Authorities said the officer was able to safely capture the beaver without injury and transport it away from the residential area. The animal was relocated to a more suitable environment, reducing the risk of further encounters with residents. Incidents involving wildlife are not uncommon in parts of Ocean County, where wooded areas and waterways often bring animals into closer contact with neighborhoods.
Residents urged to report wildlife concerns
Police did not report any injuries related to the encounter and said the situation was resolved without further incident.
Officials continue to remind residents to report unusual or potentially dangerous wildlife activity so trained personnel can respond appropriately.
Key Points
- Toms River officer responded to reports of aggressive beaver in neighborhood
- Animal was safely captured and relocated to a body of water
- No injuries reported; incident resolved without further issues