All articles tagged with #rabies testing
A family in Berks County, PA, faced significant challenges due to the state's fragmented animal control system after being attacked by a rabid cat, highlighting gaps in local and state responsibilities, high costs of rabies treatment, and lack of coordinated response resources.
The New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is under scrutiny for a raid that led to the euthanization of internet-famous squirrel P'Nut and a raccoon named Fred, allegedly to test for rabies. The raid, executed by DEC Investigator Joshua Crain, has been criticized for its handling and lack of transparency, as rabies test results have not been disclosed. The incident has sparked public outrage, accusations of government overreach, and even bomb threats against DEC offices. The DEC claims the raid followed complaints about unlawful animal housing, but the lack of communication has fueled public distrust.
A hiker in Rhode Island killed a coyote with his bare hands after it attacked him in a wooded area, with the state's Department of Environmental Management recovering the coyote's remains for rabies testing. Another coyote attack on a dogwalker in a nearby area has prompted an investigation to determine if the incidents are connected. The DEM advises on how to scare off coyotes and notes that sightings become more frequent during mating season.
The Syracuse Police Department has received reports of a possibly rabid fox in multiple areas of Burnet Avenue, with people being chased and possibly bitten. The fox has since been found dead and is undergoing testing for rabies. Individuals who have had physical contact with the fox are urged to contact Animal Control.