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Rabid Raccoon Alert in Bethlehem
The animal tested positive for rabies. Here's some telltale signs of rabid raccoons.
Update, 10:16 a.m.
Animal Control Officer Judy Umstead said the raccoon was near the Bethlehem Fairgrounds. She said the dogs killed the raccoon and were up-to-date on their rabies vaccinations.
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Two dogs were involved in a situation involving a rabid raccoon in Bethlehem, according to Bethlehem and Woodbury Animal Control Officer Judy Umstead.
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The raccoon tested positive for rabies, she said. No other information was available.
How to Tell if a Raccoon is Rabid
The eHow website offered the following ways to identify a rabid raccoon:
- A raccoon that is out in the middle of the day
- A friendly raccoon
- A raccoon that is aggressive without being provoked
- A raccoon that is not walking well or is drooling
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