North Stonington Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies

NORTH STONINGTON, CT - A rabid raccoon was found on Wyassup Road near Pendleton Hill Road recently, according to North Stonington Animal Control.

"Please make sure your pets are rabies vaccinated and please do not handle wildlife," North Stonington Animal Control said on its Facebook page.

The animal was trapped and tested on Wednesday, according to WFSB.

The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has information on its website about what to do if you encounter a rabid animal: "Rabies is found in the saliva of infected animals and is transmitted primarily through a bite. It can also spread when saliva or central nervous system tissue (brain, spinal cord) enters an open wound or mucous membranes (eyes/nose/mouth). Anyone exposed to a suspect rabid animal should thoroughly wash wounds and immediately contact a doctor and follow their instructions, or seek emergency medical treatment. If a pet or livestock is exposed to a rabid animal, the incident should be reported to a veterinarian and the town Animal Control Officer (ACO). "