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Rabid Raccoon Bites Resident, Urges Urgent Medical Attention

3/7/2025

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A raccoon in Cumming, Georgia, has tested positive for rabies after biting a resident on March 2, prompting urgent warnings from Forsyth County officials. They advise anyone who encountered the raccoon to seek medical attention immediately. With rabies being nearly always fatal if untreated, residents are reminded to vaccinate their pets and steer clear of wild animals.

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A raccoon in Cumming, Georgia, has tested positive for rabies after biting a resident on March 2, prompting urgent warnings from Forsyth County officials. They advise anyone who encountered the raccoon to seek medical attention immediately. With rabies being nearly always fatal if untreated, residents are reminded to vaccinate their pets and steer clear of wild animals.