Rabid raccoon attacks dog in Gwinnett County

The Brief

  • A raccoon in Dacula tested positive for rabies after attacking a dog near Tanner Road.
  • Gwinnett County officials are urging people to avoid wild animals behaving strangely and to ensure all pets are up to date on their vaccinations.
  • Under health guidelines, any unvaccinated pets exposed to a rabid animal must undergo a strict four-month quarantine before they can be released.

DACULA, Ga. A raccoon in Dacula has tested positive for rabies after attacking a dog earlier this week.

What we know:

The incident occurred on March 17 near Tanner Road, and officials confirmed the test results Thursday.

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