Whitesboro Raccoon Tests Positive for Rabies After Exposing 2 People
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Updated · WKTV · Jul 16
Whitesboro Raccoon Tests Positive for Rabies After Exposing 2 People
3 articles · Updated · WKTV · Jul 16
Summary
Two people were exposed to a rabid raccoon in Whitesboro, and Oneida County health officials said test results confirming rabies came back on July 16.
The raccoon was sent to the New York State Department of Health's Wadsworth Center for testing on July 15 after the exposure triggered concern.
Health officials warned residents to watch for animals acting strangely, becoming unusually aggressive or shy, approaching people, or drooling and foaming at the mouth.
Oneida County urged people not to approach wild or stray animals showing those signs and to contact local animal control, but did not disclose where the raccoon was found.