Rabid Raccoon found in Bucks County

Rabies is a disease that is almost always 100% fatal. Every year, there are animals in Bucks County that test positive and people who are exposed to the disease.

A raccoon found in Buckingham had tested positive for the Rabies Virus.

People should educate themselves as to

• the nature of the disease
• the dangers of sick or dead animals
• proper protection for their pets
• what to do if there is any chance you were exposed to the disease.

There is an article in Phillyburbs with more details

http://www.phillyburbs.com - Rabies case article.