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Concerns grow as sixth rabid raccoon discovered in Long Island community

In a Long Island town, officials have discovered their sixth rabid raccoon since January, raising alarms because the last reported case was in 2009. This latest raccoon was spotted near the Nassau County border in Amityville, Suffolk County. “That’s definitely concerning,” noted Suffolk Health Commissioner Dr. Gregson Piggott on Tuesday. He pointed out that more […]

Raccoon shows up at Citi Field during Mets-Pirates game

Has anyone checked the tickets for the creature? It was seen roaming the stands at Citi Field on Wednesday night during the Mets’ game against the Pirates, who were up 4-0. SNY’s cameras captured the creature wandering for seven innings, making its way through one section before the footage cut to a raccoon in another […]

Police discover a pet raccoon in a car driver’s seat with a meth pipe in its mouth.

In an unusual traffic stop in Springfield, Ohio, police were taken aback when they discovered a pet raccoon named Tuney with a methane pipe in its mouth. According to the Springfield Township Police, Officer Austin Branham had initially pulled over a driver wanted for an aggressive warrant and whose license was suspended. After safely detaining […]

Long Island raccoon tests positive for rabies in latest case to hit area

The Long Island raccoon recently tested positive for rabies. It's the latest in the surprising cases that have occurred in the area in recent months. The animal died in North Amityville on Jan. 28, and the Suffolk County Department of Health Services determined it had a dangerous disease. Newsday reported. The raccoon marked the first […]

Mother Saves Infant Son In ‘Extremely Rare’ Raccoon Attack Inside Home

A mother saved her young son from being attacked by a raccoon inside their home in Idaho, officials said. At the time of the attack, the infant was sitting in a carrier and the mother had just returned home to calm down. According to Idaho Fish and Game. “She heard a loud noise inside the […]