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Raccoon tests positive for rabies after combating family dog in Polk County, authorities state

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Polk County verified its 3rd case of rabies this year after a family dog combated with an aggressive raccoon, deputies said.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says the event taken place on July 26 in the Green Road location of unincorporated Lakeland.

The dog’s owner shot and killed the raccoon when it would not let go of the dog, deputies saif. The family then called PCSO Animal Control.

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PCSO says a deputy took the raccoon carcass to Tampa for screening. Officials received the test arises from the state lab on Tuesday, Aug. 1.

The results revealed that the raccoon was positive for rabies, according to PCSO.

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said in a declaration that the dogs injuries were small, and it was offered a rabies vaccine after the event. The dog will likewise be quarantined to guarantee it wasn’t contaminated by the raccoon, the constable said.

“Please, if you discover a wild animal in distress, appearing ill, or acting aggressive, keep away from it and contact Animal Control instantly,” said Sheriff Judd in a declaration.

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