Rabid raccoon attacks Seminole woman and her dog in Florida

Seminole County residents are asked to be on high alert after a raccoon that attacked a resident, and her dog, tested positive for Rabies. The incident occurred in about 3 miles from a Rabies alert that was issued on July 22. Officials say if you or a family member has been bitten or scratched by a raccoon, or if you know anyone who was bitten or scratched, to contact the Florida Department of Health in Seminole County at 407-665-3294. It's important to remember that Rabies is present in the wild animal population, and domestic animals are at risk if they are not vaccinated. An animal with Rabies could infect other wild or domestic animals that have not been vaccinated. Officials say Contact with feral cats, stray dogs and all wildlife particularly raccoons, bats, foxes, skunks, otters, bobcats and coyotes should be avoided. The following advice is issued: