Raccoon tests positive for rabies after dog attack in backyard of N.J. home
Health officials in Somerset County, New Jersey, are issuing warnings after a raccoon tested positive for rabies.
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A raccoon in Far Hills, New Jersey, has tested positive for rabies. The animal was involved in an encounter with dogs in the backyard of a local home.
Coverage from NJ.com, News12 New Jersey, Patch, TAPinto, and the New Jersey Hills Media Group emphasizes that the Somerset County Health Department has issued a warning following the discovery. Future developments will likely center on the Health Department's warnings and potential guidance for residents regarding animal exposure.
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Quick answers
Where was the rabid raccoon found?
The raccoon was found in Far Hills, located in Somerset County, New Jersey.
How was the raccoon discovered?
According to coverage, the raccoon tested positive for rabies after a dog attack occurred in the backyard of a home.
Who is issuing the public warning?
The Somerset County Health Department is issuing the warning.
Coverage (7)
- Rabid raccoon found in Somerset County after exposure to dogs, health officials say WRNJ Radio · 1d ago
- Rabid raccoon killed by dogs found in Far Hills Central New Jersey News · 1d ago
- Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies After Dogs Exposure In Far Hills Patch · 1d ago
- Rabid Raccoon Found In Somerset County Health Officials Warn News12 | New Jersey · 1d ago
- Racoon tests positive for rabies in Far Hills New Jersey Hills Media Group · 1d ago
- Rabid Raccoon Found in Far Hills; Somerset County Health Department Issues Warning TAPinto · 1d ago
- Raccoon tests positive for rabies after dog attack in backyard of N.J. home NJ.com · 1d ago
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