Groundhog with rabies shot dead
Watch out for the rabid groundhogs…
A groundhog that tried to attack a man and his dog was found near Plainsboro and Petty roads and tested positive for rabies on Nov. 17, according to a press release issued by the Middlesex County Public Health Department.
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According to the press release, the groundhog was seen chasing a Cranbury resident’s dog when it began acting aggressively toward the homeowner, eventually grabbing the man’s pants. The press release said the homeowner then shot the animal. A Cranbury animal control officer was present during the incident, according to the county Health Department. Health Department officials who would not release the resident’s name.
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Animals infected with rabies may exhibit unusual behavior and signs including slow movements, increased drooling, aggression, paralysis, difficulty moving, difficulty swallowing, and a sickly appearance.
[via The Cranbury Press]
