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Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In East Lyme
Health officials announced the news on Friday.

EAST LYME, CT — A raccoon found on Joyce Court in East Lyme was tested and found to be positive for rabies on April 19, officials said.
The public should refrain from feeding or approaching any or stray animals, officials said.
Rabies is a deadly disease caused by a virus that can infect all warm-blooded animals, including people. It is spread mostly by wild animals, but stray cats and dogs may also become infected and spread the virus. The rabies virus lives in the saliva and brain tissue of infected animals. Rabies can be spread by scratches from infected animals or when infected saliva comes into contact with open wounds, breaks in the skin or mucous membranes (eyes, nose, mouth, etc.)
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If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ledge Light Health District at 860-448-4882 or the EAST LYME ANIMAL CONTROL at 860-739-3419.
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