Rabies alert issued for Marion County after raccoon tests positive

ANTHONY, Fla. (WCJB) – The Florida Department of Health has issued a rabies alert for Marion County after a raccoon tested positive for the deadly virus over the weekend.

Health department officials say the rabid raccoon was found in the area of Anthony off Northeast 70th Street.

State health officials are reminding residents that people and their domestic animals should always avoid physical contact with wild animals following the confirmed case…

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