Rabies Alerts

Rabid Racoon Identified in Old Lyme-posted 8.30.19

A racoon from the area of Long Acre Lane in Old Lyme was tested and found to be positive for rabies on August 27, 2019. The public should avoid feeding or approaching wild or stray animals.

Rabid Skunk Identified in Waterford-posted 8.26.19

A skunk from the area of North Phillips Street in Waterford was tested and found to be positive for rabies on August 6, 2019. The public should avoid feeding or approaching wild or stray animals.

Rabid Skunk Identified in Quaker Hill-posted 8.6.18

A skunk from the area of Bella Vista Street in Quaker Hill was tested and found to be positive for rabies on August 6, 2018. The public should avoid feeding or approaching wild or stray animals.

Rabid Bat Identified in Waterford-posted 6.5.18

A bat from the area of Louise Street in Waterford was tested and found to be positive for rabies on June 4, 2018. The public should avoid feeding or approaching wild or stray animals.

Rabid Raccoon Identified in Stonington-posted 3.28.18

A raccoon from the area of North Stonington Road in Stonington was tested and found to be positive for rabies on March 23, 2018. The public should avoid feeding or approaching wild or stray animals.

Rabid Fox Identified in Ledyard-posted 2.9.16

A fox from the area of Avery Hill Road in Ledyard was tested and found to be positive for rabies on February 1, 2016. The public should avoid feeding or approaching wild or stray animals.

Rabid Skunk Identified in Waterford-posted 11.24.15

A skunk from the area of Avery Lane in Waterford was tested and found to be positive for rabies on November 23, 2015. The public should avoid feeding or approaching wild or stray animals.

Rabid Skunk Identified in East Lyme-posted 10.27.15

A skunk from the area of Fair Haven Road in East Lyme was tested and found to be positive for rabies on October 26, 2015. The public should avoid feeding or approaching wild or stray animals.

Rabid Raccoon Identified in New London-posted 5.14.15

A raccoon from the area of West High Street in New London was tested and found to be positive for rabies on May 13, 2015. The public should avoid feeding or approaching wild or stray animals.

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