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Rabid Raccoon Alert: Residents Urged to Stay Vigilant

6/18/2025

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Residents of Montgomery County are urged to remain vigilant after a rabid raccoon was caught near Arcola and Ventura Avenues. This alarming news comes on the heels of another incident where a raccoon bit two individuals on Franwall Avenue. Anyone who may have encountered the raccoon should reach out to Animal Services immediately, as rabies can be life-threatening.

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Residents of Montgomery County are urged to remain vigilant after a rabid raccoon was caught near Arcola and Ventura Avenues. This alarming news comes on the heels of another incident where a raccoon bit two individuals on Franwall Avenue. Anyone who may have encountered the raccoon should reach out to Animal Services immediately, as rabies can be life-threatening.