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Rabid Raccoon Fought With Dogs In South Brunswick: Police

A raccoon has tested positive for rabies after an altercation with dogs in South Brunswick, authorities said.

A raccoon 

A raccoon 

Photo Credit: Unsplash/Gary Bendig

The fight between a resident's dogs and a raccoon occurred on Deans Lane on Saturday, July 20, according to South Brunswick police.

The raccoon was retrieved by animal control and sent for testing. 

On Wednesday, July 24, the township's Health Department was notified that the raccoon tested positive for rabies, police said.

Police did not say whether the dogs became infected or had to be treated.

Anyone who feels they or their animals has had an incident involving a wild animal should contact Aminal Control at (732) 329-4000 ext. 7265, or the Health Department at (732) 329-4000 ext. 7237.

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