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A bat found in New Hartford tested positive for rabies, leading to three people being exposed and receiving post-exposure treatment. The bat was sent to the NYSDOH Wadsworth Center on July 27 and yielded a positive result on July 31. The health department notes signs of rabies in animals and warns people not to approach them; the exact location where the bat was found was not disclosed.
A bat in New Hartford tested positive for rabies, exposing one person and one pet; the person received post-exposure treatment, and the pet is vaccinated. Residents are advised to avoid wild animals and keep pets' vaccinations current.
A woman was killed in New Hartford, Connecticut, after a violent struggle and shooting. Connecticut State Police responded to a 911 call reporting an active disturbance and found the woman with a gunshot wound. Efrain Vazquez, a 50-year-old man, was detained after initially refusing to leave the home. Police discovered signs of a violent struggle inside the home and arrested Vazquez on charges including murder. He is being held on a $3 million bond.
A bear was hit by a driver on Litchfield Turnpike in New Hartford, Connecticut, and died as a result of the collision. The driver reported no injuries. The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection took the bear's remains.