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Rare Bobcat Attack in NY Sparks Rabies Concerns
8/29/2025
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- A bobcat attacked two individuals in Theresa, New York, an atypical behavior for the species.
- This incident may mark the first rabies test for a bobcat in Jefferson County.
- Bobcat attacks are uncommon, with only five documented in New York State.
- Jefferson County has reported 13 rabies cases this year, involving raccoons and foxes.
