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Woman Bitten By Rabid Raccoon: Hunterdon County Health Department Woman Bitten By Rabid Raccoon: Hunterdon County Health Department
Woman Bitten By Rabid Raccoon: Hunterdon County Health Department A woman was bitten by a raccoon in Hunterdon County on Thursday, Jan. 2 that later tested positive for rabies, authorities said. The woman was bitten at a residence on Penwell Road in Lebanon Township as she attempted to leave, Lebanon Township said. The woman drove herself to an area hospital for treatment, police said.  The raccoon was located and tested positive for rabies on Friday, Jan. 3, the Hunterdon County Health Department said.. Area residents who may have had contact with this raccoon any time between Thursday Dec. 19 through Jan. 2 should notify their primary care physici…
Euthanasia Of NY's 'Peanut The Squirrel' Sparks Viral Outrage; Lawmaker Demands Investigation Euthanasia Of NY's 'Peanut The Squirrel' Sparks Viral Outrage; Lawmaker Demands Investigation
Euthanasia Of NY's 'Peanut The Squirrel' Sparks Viral Outrage; Lawmaker Demands Investigation Outrage is swirling after New York wildlife officials seized and later euthanized beloved social media sensation “Peanut” the squirrel. Chemung County resident Mark Longo, of Elmira, took to Instagram Wednesday, Oct 30, telling his 581,000 followers that Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) officers had seized the animal, which he rescued in 2017 after its mother was struck by a car. “Well internet, you WON. You took one of the most amazing animals away from me because of your selfishness,” he wrote. “To the people who called (DEC), there’s a special place in hell for you.” In a…
Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County: DOH Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County: DOH
Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County: DOH A raccoon in Hunterdon County tested positive for rabies on Wednesday, Oct. 16, authorities said. The racoon was in the area of Ramsey Road in Clinton Township, the Department of Health said. Area residents who may have had contact with this raccoon any time between Friday, Sept. 27 and Friday, Oct. 11 should notify their primary care physician immediately or the Hunterdon Medical Center Emergency Room to discuss concerns, the Department of Health said. Residents are reminded not to pick up stray animals at any time since saliva from infected animals should be considered infectious, the De…