PITTSBURGH (News Radio 1020 KDKA) – A rabid raccoon was found in Green Tree.
The Allegheny County Health Department says the raccoon was taken to one of its facilities earlier this week and tested positive. It was found in the 1500 block of Glencoe Avenue.
Residents are reminded to avoid stray and wild animals to avoid exposure to rabies, even if they seem to be healthy. And if bitten or scratched, immediately clean the area with soap and water, seek medical treatment and call the Allegheny County Health Department.
The Allegheny County Health Department says, "If any animal appears to be acting strange or becomes threatening, residents should immediately notify their local animal control service, the police or the Pennsylvania Game Commission."
This raccoon is the third rabid animal reported in Allegheny County this year. The others were a raccoon and bat.
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