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Raccoon Bite Sparks Rabies Fears in Portsmouth Community
5/9/2025
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Story summary
- A man was bitten by a raccoon in a Portsmouth, New Hampshire Market Basket parking lot, prompting police to investigate reports of rabid raccoons in the area. While the victim is stable, he may need rabies shots. The surge in aggressive raccoon encounters has left the community on edge, heightening fears for public safety.
