Raccoon tests positive for rabies after encounter with dog in Niagara County

LOCKPORT, N.Y. — The Niagara County Department of Health on Friday confirmed a case of rabies in a raccoon found in the Town of Ransomville.

Health officials say the raccoon had an encounter with a dog on Dickersonville Road on Wednesday, and the test results were received Friday. The dog was up to date on its rabies vaccination and will receive a booster shot.

No human exposure occurred during the incident, county officials said in a statement…

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