Raccoons attack boy and adult in New Jersey suburb

Key facts

• A 7-year-old boy was attacked by a raccoon in Ridgewood, New Jersey.
• An adult was also attacked by a raccoon in Ridgewood, New Jersey.
• Both attacks occurred on Saturday before sunset.
• The incidents took place in broad daylight.

While not a typical business or financial story, animal attacks can sometimes have implications for local businesses, tourism, and public health services. In this case, the unusual nature of broad daylight attacks by raccoons in a suburban area raises questions about local wildlife management and public safety, which could indirectly affect local businesses and community services.