Rabid Fox Killed After Biting 2 People In Peekskill Rabid Fox Killed After Biting 2 People In Peekskill
Rabid Fox Killed After Biting 2 People In Peekskill Officials are alerting residents to be wary of wild animals after a fox that bit two people in Northern Westchester tested positive for rabies.  New, updated report - Update: 2 More People Bit By Rabid Fox In Peekskill Come Forward The warning came after an incident on Saturday, Jan. 13, when a fox bit two people in Peekskill, according to the Westchester County Department of Health. The exact location of where this happened was not revealed by officials.  The fox has since been killed after testing positive for rabies, health officials said, adding that the two victims, who…
Potentially Rabid Raccoon Attacks Princeton University Student, Town Resident Potentially Rabid Raccoon Attacks Princeton University Student, Town Resident
Potentially Rabid Raccoon Attacks Princeton University Student, Town Resident Two people were attacked by a possibly rabid raccoon at and near Princeton University, authorities said. While rabies is not uncommon in wild animals, "this one is concerning because it's so aggressive," said Princeton Animal Control Officer Jim Ferry. "This one has the rage-style rabies." On Monday, Dec. 4, at approximately 8:40 p.m. near Dillon Gym on Princeton University Campus, a university student was attacked by a raccoon with suspected rabies, according to Princeton Township. On Tuesday, Dec. 5 at about 6 a.m., a resident on Hibben Road reported they were attacked by a raccoon that …
Dogs Bitten By Coyote, Fox: Summit PD (UPDATED) Dogs Bitten By Coyote, Fox: Summit PD (UPDATED)
Dogs Bitten By Coyote, Fox: Summit PD (Updated) Summit Police are asking dog owners to be on high alert after a dog was bitten by a coyote and another dog was bitten by a likely rabid fox. A dog was bitten by a coyote near Dale Drive on Sunday, Oct. 15, police said. Following the attack, the coyote ran away into a wooded area. Animal control has been notified. Dogs were also bitten by a fox near Mountain Avenue and Larned Road on Monday, Oct. 16. Neither dog was injured and the fox is likely to be rabid, police said. On Tuesday, Oct. 17, the Summit Police Department said they had dispatched a fox they believe is involved in the recent do…
New Rabies Alert Issued In Maryland Neighborhood After Raccoon Tests Positive New Rabies Alert Issued In Maryland Neighborhood After Raccoon Tests Positive
New Rabies Alert Issued In Maryland Neighborhood After Raccoon Tests Positive A fresh alert has been issued in Anne Arundel County after another raccoon tested positive for rabies. The Anne Arundel County Department of Health issued an alert this week warning that anyone who came into contact with a raccoon near the 100 block of Natalie Lane, near Pasadena Road in Millserville may have been exposed to the virus. The raccoon, which was found on Thursday, Oct. 5, tested positive, according to the agency. Anyone who may have had contact with the infected animal, or whose pets have unexplained wounds, is being instructed to contact the Department of Health. Rabies is a…
Rabid Raccoon Found In Maryland Neighborhood Rabid Raccoon Found In Maryland Neighborhood
Rabid Raccoon Found In Maryland Neighborhood Alarm bells are sounding in Anne Arundel County after a raccoon tested positive for rabies.  The Anne Arundel County Department of Health issued an alert on Thursday warning that anyone who came into contact with a raccoon in the 1500 block of Mayfield Road in the Woodland Beach community in Edgewater may have been exposed to the virus. The raccoon, which was found on Tuesday, Sept. 19, tested positive, according to the agency. Anyone who may have had contact with the infected animal, or whose pets have unexplained wounds, is being instructed to contact the Department of Health. …
New Update: Bear Killed After Attacking Child In North Castle Tests Negative For Rabies New Update: Bear Killed After Attacking Child In North Castle Tests Negative For Rabies
New Update: Bear Killed After Attacking Child In North Castle Tests Negative For Rabies A bear that was shot and killed after attacking a 7-year-old child in Northern Westchester has tested negative for rabies, officials said.  The Westchester County Department of Health confirmed the results on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 23, a day after the bear's remains were brought in for testing by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.  Earlier Report - Latest Update: 7-Year-Old ID'd As Victim Of Bear Attack Outside North Castle Home The male bear was killed by North Castle Police following the attack, which happened on Tuesday, Aug. 22 ju…
More Rabid Raccoons Found In Boston More Rabid Raccoons Found In Boston
More Rabid Raccoons Found In Boston A fifth raccoon has tested positive in Boston for rabies, Boston Animal Care and Control announced on Facebook Friday, Aug. 18.  This one was found near Hillside Avenue in Mission Hill. Three others were found in Jamaica Plain, and another was picked up in Roslindale.  Rabies is transmitted through scratches and bites from infected animals. Animals infected with the virus are aggressive and may attack.  So far, no humans have contracted the virus. Rabies is treatable if you seek medical attention promptly. If not, it is nearly 100 percent fatal, according to the Wo…
Cat Found In Busy Virginia Shopping Center Tests Positive For Rabies Cat Found In Busy Virginia Shopping Center Tests Positive For Rabies
Cat Found In Busy Virginia Shopping Center Tests Positive For Rabies Alarm bells are sounding in Loudoun County after a cat tested positive for rabies who was captured near a busy shopping center. The Loudoun County Health Department issued an alert advising that anyone who had contact with a cat or kittens in the area of Yukon Drive in Ashburn should check with their doctors as soon as possible after cats tested positive for rabies. Officials say that at least five people have been exposed to the rabid cat, all in the vicinity of Chick-fil-A and Red Robin, as well as the Shoppes at Ryan Park on Greenway Corporate Drive, where the Giant grocery store is loca…
Health Officials Warn Of Possible Rabies Exposure From Cat In MD Health Officials Warn Of Possible Rabies Exposure From Cat In MD
Health Officials Warn Of Possible Rabies Exposure From Cat In MD Pet owners and area residents in Harford County are being advised to be aware that a cat in the area tested positive for rabies and may have exposed certain parties to the virus. The Harford County Department of Health issued an alert on Thursday cautioning that state health officials confirmed that a cat found in the Dublin area of Harford County has tested positive for rabies. Though the cat was found in the 1600 block of Whiteford Road, health officials are concerned that it may have been complicit in exposing pets or other people in the area. Rabies is a viral disease that mainly infec…
Fox Lurking Near Maryland Campsite Tests Positive For Rabies Fox Lurking Near Maryland Campsite Tests Positive For Rabies
Fox Lurking Near Maryland Campsite Tests Positive For Rabies A fox captured over the weekend in Frederick County has tested positive for rabies, officials said. The animal was spotted hanging around Catoctin Mountain Park and Cunningham Falls State Park near Camp Misty Mount in late June and early July, the Frederick County Health Department said. The FCHD recommends that anyone who may have had contact with the fox between Saturday, June 24, and Saturday, July 8, consult their health care provider and notify the FCHD’s Community Health Services Office at 301-600-3342. If any pets had contact with the fox, consult with your veterinarian an…
Woodchuck Found At Ice Cream Shop Sparks Rabies Concerns In Mass Community Woodchuck Found At Ice Cream Shop Sparks Rabies Concerns In Mass Community
Woodchuck Found At Ice Cream Shop Sparks Rabies Concerns In Mass Community A small, furry mammal that is considered a high-risk animal for rabies transmission is causing a town's police department and Board of Health to attempt to locate a person who handled one such critter.  An unknown person is said to have picked up a woodchuck, found at John George Ice Cream in Dartmouth around 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 11, and placed it in a cardboard box, according to Christopher Michaud, Director of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. The woodchuck escaped the box by the time animal control arrived, meaning that the woodchuck cannot be tested for rabies.  The per…
Rabid Cat: Residents In Region Being Treated After Being In Contact With Infected Animal Rabid Cat: Residents In Region Being Treated After Being In Contact With Infected Animal
Rabid Cat: Residents In Region Being Treated After Being In Contact With Infected Animal An undisclosed number of people in the region are being treated for rabies after being in contact with a rabid cat. The Sullivan County Department of Public Health has confirmed that a stray cat euthanized in the South Fallsburg area tested positive for the rabies virus.  "Exposed persons are currently receiving appropriate treatment," the department said. Rabies occurs commonly throughout the state, with the vast majority of cases occurring in wild animals, including raccoons, bats, foxes, skunks, and woodchucks.  Domestic animals account for less than 10 percent of the reporte…