Woodchuck tests positive for rabies in East Providence

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — The Rhode Island Department of Health said that a woodchuck in East Providence tested positive for rabies on June 4.

The woodchuck was found in the area of Cul De Sac Way in the Riverside section of the city.

A second woodchuck was captured on June 5 and submitted for testing to RIDOH’s State Health Laboratories…

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

LATEST LOCAL NEWS