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Rabid Raccoon Found In Township; Fourth In County This Year

August 7, 2018 General News

A raccoon that was attacked by a pet dog on Hollywood Avenue was found to have rabies, county health officials said.

The altercation between the dog and raccoon occurred on Aug. 1, according to a press release from Somerset County. The raccoon was picked up by township Animal Control, and was sent to the public health laboratory at the New Jersey Department of Health, where rabies was confirmed.

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