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Raccoon found in Mass. town tests positive for rabies
MassLive • • health
Key Points:
- The town of Marion, Massachusetts, issued an advisory after a raccoon found near Point Road tested positive for rabies.
- The raccoon, discovered near the water tower, exhibited unusual behavior and was sent to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health for testing.
- Rabies is a deadly virus that can be transmitted to humans and animals through the saliva of infected animals.
- Officials urge anyone who may have been exposed to rabies to wash the affected area immediately and seek prompt medical care.
