Two Suffolk raccoons test positive for rabies, triggering public health alert
TL;DR Summary
Two raccoons in Suffolk County have tested positive for rabies, the 43rd and 44th confirmations since February 7, 2025. One raccoon was found dead in Bay Shore and submitted for testing; the other was found alive in Babylon after a resident came into contact and sought medical care. The Suffolk County Department of Health Services says the exposed person is in good health, and officials urge anyone who sees a raccoon acting abnormally to call 631-852-COPS or the New York State DEC at 631-444-0250.
- 2 Raccoons Found With Rabies In Suffolk County News12 | Long Island
- Second rabid raccoon found in Suffolk this week came into contact with a person in Babylon Newsday
- Suffolk Health Department warns of rabies after raccoon tests positive WAVY.com
- Two Rabid Raccoons Found in Bay Shore and Babylon The South Shore Press
- 2 Rabid Raccoons Found in Northport, Islip huntingtonnow.com
Reading Insights
Total Reads
1
Unique Readers
3
Time Saved
61 min
vs 62 min read
Condensed
99%
12,336 → 84 words
Want the full story? Read the original article
Read on News12 | Long Island