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Deceased raccoon had rabies

Updated: Thursday, 17 Jan 2013, 9:03 PM EST
Published : Thursday, 17 Jan 2013, 9:03 PM EST

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) - A raccoon who was killed by two dogs in Norfolk tested positive for rabies Thursday.

According to Agnes Flemming with the Norfolk Department of Public Health, the dogs killed the raccoon Jan. 15 in the 3700 block of Wedgefield Avenue in the Ingleside section of the city.

Flemming said there is a possibility the raccoon made contact with humans.

If you were scratched or bitten, contact the department at 757-683-2712 or Norfolk Animal Control at 757-664-7387.

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