CT health officials have a hard time warning after rabid raccoon discovered in Mystic

Local officials warn citizens to avoid stray or wild animals after a raccoon was confirmed to have rabies this week.

The animal was discovered on Whitney Street in the Mystic area of the city of Groton

 District said in a news release. He was tested for the virus and found favorable on Friday.

Local officials warn citizens to avoid stray or wild animals after a raccoon was confirmed to have rabies this week.

The public should refrain from feeding or approaching any wild or stray animals

the statement said. The virus infects the important nervous system of mammals,

 It is usually transmitted to people through the morsel of a rabid animal, which in the US is basically from wild animals

Local officials warn citizens to avoid stray or wild animals after a raccoon was confirmed to have rabies this week. 

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