Norm Warner, Phippsburg’s animal control officer, said animals infected with rabies won’t display symptoms for two weeks to six months. Once an animal begins showing symptoms it’s too late to treat, and the animal will die.
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After meeting with federal officials, Bath says plan for animal trapping is still 2 weeks away
The City Council voted last week to spend $26,000 to trap and kill potentially rabid animals.
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Bath’s plan to curb rabies threat by trapping animals meets opposition
Though the midcoast city has dealt with an unprecedented number of rabid fox attacks and near-misses dating to last year, critics of the plan say it doesn’t account for predators’ role in keeping rodent populations in check.
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To fight rabies, Bath will start trapping wildlife
The trapping process, which will take $26,611 out of the city council’s contingency budget, will take place over 10 days before the end of February.
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After another year of animal attacks in the Midcoast, town to hold annual rabies vaccination clinic
Animal control officer warns that once an unvaccinated pet starts showing rabies symptoms, it’s too late.
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In Bath rabies outbreak, state says to carry pepper spray, make property ‘less inviting’ to animals
Biologist Scott Lindsay advised residents to carry something to defend themselves when walking outside in the event they’re charged by an animal.
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Brunswick woman attacked by fox while walking dog in School Street area
Police said they have no reports of residents or pets injured by the animal, which officers killed.
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Bath city clerk resigns to recover from injuries sustained in September fox attack
Mary Howe broke her leg while running away from a fox that was believed to be rabid.
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Bath issues rabies warning to residents, says winter will pause spread
This year, Bath saw 14 cases of rabid animals, more than any other Maine municipality.
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Maine wildlife agencies say status quo is best way to counter recent rabies outbreaks
The number of people exposed to rabies is higher than average, and 13 animals in Bath have tested positive for the virus.