Second Rabid Raccoon Detected In Los Angeles County Second Rabid Raccoon Detected In Los Angeles County
Second Rabid Raccoon Detected In Los Angeles County
Second Rabid Raccoon Detected In Los Angeles County
Source: KHTS Hometown Station
Date: 10/25/2026 12:18pm
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Los Angeles County Reports Second Rabid Raccoon in Westlake Village Area
Los Angeles County health officials have confirmed a second rabies-positive raccoon in the Westlake Village area, near the site of an earlier case; testing to identify its rabies strain is underway. No residents or pets were exposed, but two people at a nearby worksite may have had contact and are receiving recommended preventive treatment, officials said, urging people to avoid wildlife and keep pets’ vaccinations current.
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Date: 10/25/2026 12:18pm
Article Summary:
Los Angeles County Reports Second Rabid Raccoon in Westlake Village Area
Los Angeles County health officials have confirmed a second rabies-positive raccoon in the Westlake Village area, near the site of an earlier case; testing to identify its rabies strain is underway. No residents or pets were exposed, but two people at a nearby worksite may have had contact and are receiving recommended preventive treatment, officials said, urging people to avoid wildlife and keep pets’ vaccinations current.
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