A hiker was bitten by a rabid raccoon on McDade Trail, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, on March 14.

A hiker was bitten by a rabid raccoon on McDade Recreational Trail in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area on March 14, as reported by the National Parks Service (NPS). The raccoon tested positive for rabies, and NPS stated they are unsure if other animals in the park were affected. Rabies is a lethal disease transmitted through animal bites, and the NPS advises not to approach or touch sick or dead wildlife.

March 21, 2024
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