Warwick resident attacked by possibly rabid raccoon

WARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island Department of Health is urging Warwick residents to remain cautious after someone was attacked by a potentially rabid racoon over the weekend.

The Health Department confirmed that the resident was either bitten or scratched by the raccoon near Payton Avenue and began receiving post-rabies exposure treatment on Sunday…

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