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Rabid Raccoon Attack: Three People, Two Dogs Exposed

8/26/2025

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Three people and two dogs in Barrington, NJ, may have been exposed to rabies after a dog killed a rabid raccoon on August 18.
Health officials confirmed the raccoon was rabid.
Exposed individuals were advised to seek medical attention for treatment.
Vaccination records for both dogs were checked; one dog will be monitored for 45 days.

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Three people and two dogs in Barrington, NJ, may have been exposed to rabies after a dog killed a rabid raccoon on August 18.
Health officials confirmed the raccoon was rabid.
Exposed individuals were advised to seek medical attention for treatment.
Vaccination records for both dogs were checked; one dog will be monitored for 45 days.