Maine metropolis reviews first rabies case in additional than 4 years
A person in Bathtub was attacked by a fox final week
Up to date: 2:24 PM EDT Jul 3, 2024
Police say a fox that attempted to chew a person in Bathtub has examined optimistic for rabies.Police say the fox attacked the person alongside Western Ave. on June 28. The person kicked the animal away, and police tracked the animal down and killed it.Testing confirming rabies was returned on Wednesday.Whereas Bathtub had a number of circumstances of rabies, particularly involving foxes, in 2019, that is the primary confirmed rabies case within the metropolis since January of 2020. In reality, in 2019, Bathtub had extra circumstances of rabies than every other group in Maine.In 2023, there have been 66 complete confirmed circumstances of rabies in Maine, greater than half involving raccoons.If you happen to assume you may have been attacked by a rabid animal, name 911. If you happen to see an animal performing surprisingly that you just assume could also be rabid, attain out to the police.
BATH, Maine — Police say a fox that attempted to chew a person in Bathtub has examined optimistic for rabies.Police say the fox attacked the person alongside Western Ave. on June 28. The person kicked the animal away, and police tracked the animal down and killed it.
Testing confirming rabies was returned on Wednesday.Whereas Bathtub had a number of circumstances of rabies, particularly involving foxes, in 2019, that is the primary confirmed rabies case within the metropolis since January of 2020. In reality, in 2019, Bathtub had extra circumstances of rabies than every other group in Maine.In 2023, there have been 66 complete confirmed circumstances of rabies in Maine, greater than half involving raccoons.If you happen to assume you may have been attacked by a rabid animal, name 911. If you happen to see an animal performing surprisingly that you just assume could also be rabid, attain out to the police.