All articles tagged with #animal bite
A man in Georgia brought a rabid raccoon to a nature center after it bit him, wrapping it in a blanket with duct tape and driving it there for help. The raccoon was euthanized and tested positive for rabies, highlighting the importance of proper wildlife handling and prompt medical treatment after animal bites.
A person in St. Clair County, Michigan, was bitten by a rabid bat, which tested positive for rabies, prompting health officials to advise caution and recommend testing and vaccination for those exposed.
A rabid bat was found in St. Clair County, Michigan, resulting in one person being bitten and requiring medical treatment. Health officials emphasize avoiding contact with wild animals and recommend capturing bats for testing if contact occurs. The incident highlights the importance of rabies vaccination for pets and proper response to potential exposures.
A 34-year-old man in Lakewood died after being bitten by his pet Gila monster, a venomous lizard. Despite the rarity of Gila monster bites causing death in humans, the man did not survive his injuries. Authorities removed the two Gila monsters from the man's home, as it is illegal to own them in Lakewood, and they have been taken to a wildlife rehabilitation facility.
A toddler in Gwinnett County was bitten by a rabid raccoon after attempting to pet it.