He said the animals were: walking down the middle of the street or sidewalk and most were very agitated and vocalizing very heavily. After a survey of the town was made, 15 raccoons were deemed to be positive for rabies and were put down. This seems to be a real problem, Neary, a trained Animal Control Officer said he was bit by one of the rabid raccoons. He reported to New Jersey Advanced Media that he is getting treatment. Officials are warning residents to be very observant when outside. Officer Neary expects that there will be more rabies cases in the coming days.