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The body found in the Connecticut River has been identified as that of Mardrey Swenson, a 76-year-old woman who went missing from Lebanon, New Hampshire. She was reported missing after walking away from her home, and extensive search efforts involving police, K-9 teams, and civilian volunteers were conducted. No foul play is suspected, and a missing vulnerable adult/silver alert was issued and later canceled.
The first case of a rabid moose in Alaska was confirmed by the state's Department of Fish and Game. The moose was killed after it was seen wandering through the community of Teller in Western Alaska and charging people. The animal was confirmed to have tested positive for rabies, and it is believed that it was bitten by a fox with the virus. Fish and Game will begin testing all wild mammals found dead or euthanized for the rabies virus. The department advises wearing protective gloves, washing hands and equipment after handling wild game, and cooking wild game to an internal temperature of 165 degrees.