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St. Lawrence Co. man attacked by rabid cat, undergoes treatment
WWNY • • health
Key Points:
- Sam Charlton was attacked by a stray cat near his home in Heuvelton, New York, which later tested positive for rabies.
- The cat initially appeared normal but returned two days later to attack Charlton, scratching his leg and attempting to bite him.
- After contacting St. Lawrence County Public Health, Charlton helped trap the cat, which was found weak and confirmed to have rabies.
- Charlton underwent extensive rabies treatment involving multiple shots to prevent the virus from spreading.
- Rabies cases have been increasing in the north country, prompting warnings to be cautious around stray animals.
