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Rabid raccoon found in Orange County

Posted on April 16, 2009 by Staff

A raccoon found in Orange County tested positive for rabies last week at the State Laboratory of Public Health.

The raccoon was submitted after residents in the vicinity of N.C. 86 and Phelps Road saw their three dogs chase the raccoon up a tree in their yard, then surround the raccoon after it fell from the tree. Two of the dogs were not vaccinated against rabies and the third dog was currently vaccinated but did not receive a rabies booster within 72 hours of exposure to the raccoon, which is required under North Carolina law. Animals exposed to rabies that have not been vaccinated or do not receive rabies boosters within 72 hours must either be destroyed or quarantined for six months.

So far this year, Orange County Animal Services has received four positive rabies tests. If any possible exposure to a bat, raccoon or fox is suspected, call Animal Control at 245-2075 or call 911.

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