A beaver in Tivoli Bays tested positive for rabies, prompting health warnings in Red Hook, NY.
A beaver in Tivoli Bays Wildlife Management Area, Red Hook, NY, tested positive for rabies, prompting health officials to warn visitors and residents about wildlife encounters. Rabies can be fatal for humans if not treated promptly, and it's usually transmitted through infected animals' saliva. The Dutchess County Department of Behavioral & Community Health urges caution and calls to report any contact with potentially dangerous wildlife.
August 07, 2024
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