State Confirms Rabid Raccoon Found in Gray

Maine’s Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory confirmed that a raccoon found in Gray on a private property tested positive for rabies on April 11, 2023. 

Rabies is common in wild animals in Maine. Make sure to never touch an animal that is wild or unknown to you. You should also make sure your animals are up to date on rabies vaccine.

If you or your pet had contact with a wild animal or animal that you don’t know, follow the steps below to prevent rabies:

• Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water.
• Call your healthcare provider. He/she will help you decide if you need to be treated for rabies. Maine CDC can help assess rabies exposures and recommend control measures.
• Contact Gray’s Animal Control Officer if the attacking animal is domestic, like a dog or cat.
• Contact your local Game Warden if the attacking animal is wild, like a raccoon or skunk. Reach the Game Warden by calling state police.

For more information on rabies, please visit www.maine.gov/dhhs/rabies.