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2 Dogs Exposed To Rabid Raccoon In East Charlotte, Alert Issued
County health officials issued the rabies alert in east Charlotte Tuesday evening after a raccoon tested positive.

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County health officials issued the rabies alert in east Charlotte Tuesday evening after a raccoon tested positive.

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