Reports of a rabid raccoon in McKean County have been released. Veterinarian
for the Department of Agriculture Karen Martin says that a dog and a raccoon
were fighting along Newell Creek Road in Ceres Township when the owner tried
to intervene.
The vaccinated dog was badly bitten on the face and required surgery.
The owner was bitten on the hand by the wild animal. He's going through a
series of rabies shots.

Martin recommends vaccinations for pets to prevent rabies.

The dog involved in this case has been quarantined.