A rabid raccoon in Wells, Maine, on Dec. 8 has prompted health officials to seek anyone who touched it.

Maine health officials are seeking a person who touched or moved a rabid raccoon in Wells on December 8 near Sanford Road and Evergreen Drive. The animal, captured by police, tested positive for rabies, a nearly always fatal virus once symptoms appear. The Maine CDC urges anyone who had contact with the raccoon—through bites, scratches, or exposure to saliva on open wounds—to call 1-800-821-5821 for immediate evaluation. Officials stress avoiding wild animals, securing food sources, and washing any potential exposure wounds with soap and water.