
Racoon positive for rabies
A racoon from Buxton tested positive for rabies on Sept. 15, according to a post on the town’s Facebook page.
“Maine’s Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory confirmed that a racoon from our town tested positive for rabies … Make sure to never touch an animal that is wild or unknown” and be sure pets are up to date on rabies vaccinations.
For more information on rabies, visit maine.gov/dhhs/rabies.
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