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Lewisboro, NY
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Rabid Bears: Sick Cub Found In Lewisboro, May Be More, Officials Say
County officials are monitoring for sick animals after a rabid bear cub was discovered in Northern Westchester. The young bear was discovered in Lewisboro and tested positive for rabies, Westchester County officials announced on Friday, April 14. Because of concerns that there may be more rabid bears in the area, officials are now monitoring the situation in addition to warning residents to avoid any wild animals that look ill. Additionally, the county's government is advising any residents who have come into contact with bear cubs in the last two weeks to call their doct…
North Hunterdon, NJ
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OUT: Skunk Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County
A public health alert has been issued in Hunterdon County where a rabid skunk was found. The skunk tested positive for rabies in Raritan Township on Wednesday, Feb. 15, according to the Hunterdon County Health Department. Rabies is a deadly disease caused by a virus. The rabid animal had been in the area of County Route 523, Wisteria Court, Stillwater Lane and Village Glen Road, health officials said. Residents who may have had contact with this skunk between Jan. 31 and Feb. 13 should notify their primary care physician immediately.
Edison, NJ
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Rabid Raccoon Found At Central Jersey Dog Park
A rabid raccoon was found at a park in Central Jersey. On Thursday, Dec. 29, the ill raccoon was found at the Rocky Top Dog Park after it came in contact with an owner’s dogs, South Brunswick police said. The raccoon was tested and found to be positive for rabies. All users of the dog park and nearby neighbors are advised to be alert of any wildlife that may be around the area of the Rocky Top Dog Park. Do not approach any wildlife and keep your pets away from them. If your pet comes in contact with a wild animal, contact the South Brunswick Police and request assistance from the Animal …
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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Potential Rabies Warning Issued After Cat Surrendered To Madison Animal Shelter Tests Positive
Officials have issued a potential rabies exposure warning after a cat surrendered to an animal shelter in Madison tested positive for the deadly virus. The cat is described as a four-month-old male domestic short-haired cat; black with white on the nose, paws, and chest, and was surrendered to St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center in Madison on Thursday, December 22, Madison Health Officer Mike Fitzpatrick said. The male who surrendered the feline may have been exposed and is asked to contact Assistant Health Officer Sarah Perramant immediately at 201-306-2573. “Rabies is a deadly disea…
Vernon-Rockville, CT
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Bobcat Attack Reported In CT Town, Animal Control Investigates
Authorities issued an alert after a bobcat attacked a man near his Connecticut home. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection was notified about a bobcat attack in Tolland County on Hunt Road in the town of Columbia on Friday, Dec. 23, the Town of Columbia reported. UPDATE: On Friday 12/23/22 CTDEEP was notified about a reported Bobcat attack on Hunt Rd. Town of Columbia's Animal... Posted by Town of Columbia, Connecticut on Friday, December 23, 2022 DEEP reported that a man said the bobcat was under his truck and attacked his leg. The man kicked the animal off…
Kingston, NY
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Alert Issued After 'Aggressive,' Rabid Fox Captured In Region
Officials in the region have issued a public alert after a rabid fox was captured by state wildlife experts. Sullivan County Public Health is advising the public to stay away from wild animals and be vigilant of their surroundings while camping, hiking, or playing in the parks near wooded areas. “A gray fox that was acting aggressively in the Town of Neversink was captured by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, sent to the NYS Department of Health laboratory, and tested positive for rabies,” said Public Health Director Nancy McGraw. McGraw said there were…
Glen Burnie, MD
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Raccoons Infected With Rabies Found In Two Separate Maryland Towns, Health Officials Say
Despite the county’s best efforts to immunize them against the virus, a pair of raccoons have tested positive for rabies in two separate towns within two days in Anne Arundel County. The Anne Arundel County Department of Health issued alerts this week after confirming cases of rabies in Crownsville and Laurel that were located on Sunday, Nov. 13, and Thursday, Nov. 15. In Crownsville, the first raccoon was recovered near the intersection of Maple Hill Lane and Echo Cove Drive on Sunday. In Laurel, the raccoon that tested positive was discovered in the 3200 block of Laurel Fort Meade Road o…
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Alert Issued For Possible Rabid Skunks In Hudson Valley Town
Residents in one Hudson Valley town are being warned that aggressive skunks have been seen in the area and may be rabid. The incidents took place in Dutchess County in the area of Rochdale Road in the town of Poughkeepsie on Sunday, Oct. 30, and Tuesday, Nov. 1, said the Dutchess County Department of Behavioral & Community Health. The department said it is important not to approach or come in contact with wild animals. "If you observe an aggressive or strange-acting skunk, take precautions to prevent contact with humans or pets," the department said. If you or your pet have had contac…
Torrington, CT
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225-Pound Black Bear That Attacked Connecticut Boy Had 'Rare Pieces Of Macaroni' In Stomach
A 225-pound black bear that attacked a 10-year-old boy had rare pieces of macaroni in his stomach, according to a necropsy. The male bear attacked the boy in Litchfield County on Sunday, Oct. 16, as he played in his grandparent's yard in the town of Morris. Following the attack, which left the boy with non-life-threatening injuries including claw marks on his back and injuries to his leg, the bear was euthanized. The report, released by the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection on Thursday, Oct. 20, said “rare pieces of macaroni” were found in the bear’s stomac…
Torrington, CT
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Black Bear That Attacked 10-Year-Old CT Boy Tested For Rabies
A bear that attacked a 10-year-old Connecticut boy has been tested for rabies as a precaution. The bear attacked the boy in Litchfield County on Sunday, Oct. 16, in his grandparent's yard in Morris. Following the attack, which left the boy with non-life-threatening injuries including claw marks on his back and injuries to his leg, was euthanized shortly after the attack. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection says the black bear was tested for rabies and the test has come back negative. Earlier report: New Details Emerge After Morris 10-Year-Old Boy Attacked By Black …
North Hunterdon, NJ
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Stray Cat Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County After Having Litter Of Kittens
A stray cat tested positive for rabies in Hunterdon County after having a litter of kittens, health officials said. The feline was found near Frontage Road and Old York Road near the intersection of Route 202/31 in Ringoes/East Amwell Township and tested positive for rabies on Wednesday, Sept. 28, according to the Hunterdon County Dept. of Health. The cat was a friendly female black and brown tabby that had had a litter about four weeks ago, officials said. The department urges anyone who may have come into contact with the animal between Friday, Sept. 9 and Friday, Sep…
North Hunterdon, NJ
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Skunk Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County
A skunk has tested positive for rabies in Hunterdon County, health officials said. The animal was found near Union Road in Clinton and tested positive for rabies on Thursday, Sept. 8, according to the Hunterdon County Dept. of Health. The department urges anyone who may have come into contact with the raccoon between Sunday, Aug. 21, and Sunday, Sept. 4 to see their primary care physician to determine whether there is a need for prophylaxis treatment. Officials also remind residents to never pick up stray animals, as saliva from a rabid animal is considered infectious. …
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