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Lebanon, NH police warn of an unusually aggressive unknown animal in the Centerra Parkway area, suspected to be a gray fox or fisher cat, with at least three attacks since Aug. 30; authorities are coordinating with NH Fish and Game, and residents are urged to stay alert and seek medical care if bitten due to possible rabies risk.
A rabid gray fox bit multiple people in New York, prompting health officials to remind residents that animal rabies is a serious public health concern. The fox was killed and tested positive for rabies. More than 90% of rabies cases occur in wildlife, making vaccination the most effective way to prevent the spread of rabies. New York state law requires pet owners to vaccinate dogs, cats, and domesticated ferrets against rabies starting at 4 months of age.