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A raccoon charged from the shrubs at a New Jersey home, bit a man, and tested positive for rabies
Yahoo • • health
Key Points:
- A Glassboro, New Jersey resident was bitten by a raccoon that later tested positive for rabies, prompting concern in the neighborhood.
- Authorities are searching for a second raccoon believed to have fought with the rabid animal before its capture.
- Rabies is a serious viral disease affecting the nervous system, posing risks to humans and pets in residential areas where wildlife and neighborhoods overlap.
- Officials advise residents to avoid wild animals, ensure pet vaccinations are current, seek medical care if bitten or scratched, and take measures to reduce wildlife attractants near homes.
- Preventative steps include securing garbage, bringing pet food indoors, supervising pets, and trimming dense brush to minimize surprise wildlife encounters.
