RSOE EDIS: USA - Biological Hazard - 2010.03.31

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2010-03-31 03:30:20 - Biological Hazard - USA EDIS CODE: BH-20100331-25533-USA Date & Time: 2010-03-31 03:30:20 [UTC] Area: USA, State of New Jersey, Railroad Avenue and Alpine Street, South Amboy Not confirmed information! Description: A raccoon found in the vicinity of Railroad Avenue and Alpine Street has tested positive for rabies. The raccoon was the fifth rabid animal reported in Middlesex County this year and the first rabid animal reported in South Amboy, according to a press release from the Middlesex County Public Health Department. Last Friday, the press release said, the South Amboy animal-control officer responded to a report that a raccoon which appeared sick and aggressive had attacked a resident's dog. The raccoon was euthanized and sent to the state Department of Health laboratory for tests, which can back positive for rabies. Authorities said the resident's dog was not up to date with its rabies vaccination at the time of the incident. The name of Hazard: Rabies (Racoon) Species: Animal Status: Confirmed Posted:2010-03-31 03:30:20 [UTC] Please DO NOT reply to this message: replies may be treated as errors and result in your subscription being deleted. If you have trouble or other queries, send email to havaria@rsoe.hu RSOE EDIS is operated by the National Association of Radio-Distress Signalling and Infocommunications (RSOE), Budapest, Hungary. Because of the complexity of this system and its dependence on other systems, we cannot be responsible for delays or failures in forwarding or transmission. You're receiving this AlertMail because you subscribed for the service. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Contact: havaria@rsoe.hu