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Second Rabid Fox Found In Region Second Rabid Fox Found In Region
Second Rabid Fox Found In Region A second rabid fox has been discovered in the region. The fox was found Wednesday, May 8, in Sullivan County in the town of Fremont. Related story: Wild Fox In Town Of Bethel Test Positive For Rabies According to the Sullivan County Department of Public Health, a dead baby fox (kit) in Fremont tested positive for the rabies virus.  People exposed to the baby are currently receiving appropriate treatment. Another rabid fox was found earlier in the week in the town of Bethel. The fox was euthanized, public health officials said.  Rabies occurs commonly throughout the stat…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Wild Fox In Region Tests Positive For Rabies Wild Fox In Region Tests Positive For Rabies
Wild Fox In Region Tests Positive For Rabies A health department in the region has confirmed that a fox has tested positive for the rabies virus. The fox, which was euthanized, was found in Sullivan County in the town of Bethel, said officials with the Sullivan County Department of Public Health. The department said people exposed to the fox are currently receiving treatment. Rabies occurs commonly throughout the state, mostly occurring in wild animals, including raccoons, bats, foxes, skunks, and woodchucks. Domestic animals, often including cats, cattle, and dogs, account for less than 10 percent of the reported rabies cases. …

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by Kathy Reakes
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2 People Exposed To Rabid Cow In Upstate NY 2 People Exposed To Rabid Cow In Upstate NY
2 People Exposed To Rabid Cow In Upstate NY A rare case of people being exposed to a cow with rabies occurred in a hamlet in upstate New York. It happened late last week in Lee Center, located near the city of Rome in Oneida County. The cow was sent to a New York State Department of Health center for testing and the test results came back positive, the Oneida County Health Department said.  Two people were exposed to the cow and have received post-exposure prophylaxis, the department said. Signs of rabies include: Animal acting strangely Animal acting mad Animal acting shy The animal may get unusually close Drooling or…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Update: Bear Killed After Attacking Child In Region Tests Negative For Rabies New Update: Bear Killed After Attacking Child In Region Tests Negative For Rabies
New Update: Bear Killed After Attacking Child In Region Tests Negative For Rabies A bear that was shot and killed after attacking a 7-year-old child in Northern Westchester has tested negative for rabies, officials said.  The Westchester County Department of Health confirmed the results on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 23, a day after the bear's remains were brought in for testing by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.  Earlier Report - Latest Update: 7-Year-Old ID'd As Victim Of Bear Attack Outside North Castle Home The male bear was killed by North Castle Police following the attack, which happened on Tuesday, Aug. 22 ju…

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by Ben Crnic
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Rabid Cat: Residents In Region Being Treated After Being In Contact With Infected Animal Rabid Cat: Residents In Region Being Treated After Being In Contact With Infected Animal
Rabid Cat: Residents In Region Being Treated After Being In Contact With Infected Animal An undisclosed number of people in the region are being treated for rabies after being in contact with a rabid cat. The Sullivan County Department of Public Health has confirmed that a stray cat euthanized in the South Fallsburg area tested positive for the rabies virus.  "Exposed persons are currently receiving appropriate treatment," the department said. Rabies occurs commonly throughout the state, with the vast majority of cases occurring in wild animals, including raccoons, bats, foxes, skunks, and woodchucks.  Domestic animals account for less than 10 percent of the reporte…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Rabid Raccoon Case Confirmed In Region Rabid Raccoon Case Confirmed In Region
Rabid Raccoon Case Confirmed In Region Health officials in the region have put out a warning to residents regarding a rabid raccoon found in the area. Sullivan County Public Health has confirmed that a raccoon in the Fremont Center area tested positive for the rabies virus. “The raccoon was killed, and the property owners called Public Health, just as they should,” said Acting Public Health Director Karen Holden. “The head of the raccoon was sent to Albany today, and it came back positive for rabies.” Rabies occurs commonly throughout New York State, with the vast majority of cases occurring in wild animals, including raccoons,…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Alert Issued After 'Aggressive,' Rabid Fox Captured In Region Alert Issued After 'Aggressive,' Rabid Fox Captured In Region
Alert Issued After 'Aggressive,' Rabid Fox Captured In Region Officials in the region have issued a public alert after a rabid fox was captured by state wildlife experts. Sullivan County Public Health is advising the public to stay away from wild animals and be vigilant of their surroundings while camping, hiking, or playing in the parks near wooded areas. “A gray fox that was acting aggressively in the Town of Neversink was captured by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, sent to the NYS Department of Health laboratory, and tested positive for rabies,” said Public Health Director Nancy McGraw.  McGraw said there were…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Alert Issued For Possible Rabid Skunks In Area Town Alert Issued For Possible Rabid Skunks In Area Town
Alert Issued For Possible Rabid Skunks In Area Town Residents in one Hudson Valley town are being warned that aggressive skunks have been seen in the area and may be rabid. The incidents took place in Dutchess County in the area of Rochdale Road in the town of Poughkeepsie on Sunday, Oct. 30, and Tuesday, Nov. 1, said the Dutchess County Department of Behavioral & Community Health. The department said it is important not to approach or come in contact with wild animals. "If you observe an aggressive or strange-acting skunk, take precautions to prevent contact with humans or pets," the department said. If you or your pet have had contac…

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by Kathy Reakes
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225-Pound Black Bear That Attacked Connecticut Boy Had 'Rare Pieces Of Macaroni' In Stomach 225-Pound Black Bear That Attacked Connecticut Boy Had 'Rare Pieces Of Macaroni' In Stomach
225-Pound Black Bear That Attacked Connecticut Boy Had 'Rare Pieces Of Macaroni' In Stomach A 225-pound black bear that attacked a 10-year-old boy had rare pieces of macaroni in his stomach, according to a necropsy. The male bear attacked the boy in Litchfield County on Sunday, Oct. 16, as he played in his grandparent's yard in the town of Morris. Following the attack, which left the boy with non-life-threatening injuries including claw marks on his back and injuries to his leg, the bear was euthanized. The report, released by the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection on Thursday, Oct. 20,  said “rare pieces of macaroni” were found in the bear’s stomac…

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by Kathy Reakes
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'Lost Puppy' Rescued By New England Family Turns Out To Be Baby Coyote 'Lost Puppy' Rescued By New England Family Turns Out To Be Baby Coyote
'Lost Puppy' Rescued By New England Family Turns Out To Be Baby Coyote A family of Good Samaritans in Massachusetts bit off a bit more than they realized when they brought home what they thought was a lost puppy. The New England Wildlife Center shared the story of a Cape Cod family who rescued a pup that was found wandering on the side of a busy road that ultimately turned out to be an Eastern Coyote. “The Eastern Coyote pup was separated from his family last week and was found wandering and distressed by the side of a busy road,” the organization posted on social media. “He was then accidentally taken home by a local family after they mistakenly identified hi…

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by Zak Failla