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PublishedDecember 31, 2019
After another year of animal attacks in the Midcoast, town to hold annual rabies vaccination clinic
Animal control officer warns that once an unvaccinated pet starts showing rabies symptoms, it's too late.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2019
In Bath rabies outbreak, state says to carry pepper spray, make property ‘less inviting’ to animals
Biologist Scott Lindsay advised residents to carry something to defend themselves when walking outside in the event they’re charged by an animal.
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PublishedDecember 9, 2019
Brunswick woman attacked by fox while walking dog in School Street area
Police said they have no reports of residents or pets injured by the animal, which officers killed.
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PublishedNovember 25, 2019
Bath city clerk resigns to recover from injuries sustained in September fox attack
Mary Howe broke her leg while running away from a fox that was believed to be rabid.
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PublishedNovember 21, 2019
Bath issues rabies warning to residents, says winter will pause spread
This year, Bath saw 14 cases of rabid animals, more than any other Maine municipality.
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PublishedNovember 11, 2019
Maine wildlife agencies say status quo is best way to counter recent rabies outbreaks
The number of people exposed to rabies is higher than average, and 13 animals in Bath have tested positive for the virus.
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PublishedNovember 5, 2019
Rabid fox attacks Bath man in fourth such incident this year
The Washington Street resident kicked the animal away, but 'like the zombie movies, it just came back to life and just charged at me again.'
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PublishedNovember 4, 2019
Bath man attacked by fox on Washington Street
Police killed the fox so it can be tested for rabies, third fox attack in the city this year.
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PublishedAugust 29, 2019
Livermore confirms case of rabies in gray fox
The state has 48 confirmed cases of rabies, with Androscoggin County topping the list with 12 as of Aug. 22.
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PublishedAugust 26, 2019
Rabid skunk confirmed in Jay
The animal was found on Pineau Street on Aug. 19.
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