"Raccoon Thrown Out of A Car Tests Positive for Rabies"

Friday Jul 17th, 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

On Wednesday, July 15th, a raccoon that was thrown out of a silver sedan near 1610 E. Preston St. tested positive for rabies.  If you think you know the driver or passengers in the vehicle please have them contact the City Hall Operator at 410-396-3100.  An eyewitness saw the raccoon being tossed out of the sedan in a box and contacted Animal Control.   

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