Gophers are small burrowing animals found in North and Central America. They are often considered pests because they tunnel through yards and damage crops. They’re a general nuisance, but do they also carry diseases? Read on to find out!
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Squirrel Tries to ‘Hijack’ Police Cruiser in Parking Lot — and the Photos Are Straight Up Nuts
The Police Department in Florida posted a photo on Facebook of a squirrel that allegedly tried to hijack one of their police cruisers. A squirrel caused a car accident by trying to attack the driver. The squirrel was perched on the windshield of the car and it lunged at the…
Florida Bat Bite Victim Dies of Rabies
The victim of a bat bite in Florida has died of rabies, health officials said. The Florida Department of Health confirmed that a bat likely transmitted rabies to the victim in Highlands County. Officials did not say when the bite occurred. Officials said the bite victim, who lived in Highlands…
Rabies Alert Issued After Raccoon Attacks 2 Dogs
The rabies alert was issued in Fort Pierce, Florida after a raccoon tested positive for rabies following an unprovoked attack on two dogs. This means that if you live in the Southern Indian River County or Northern St. Lucie County areas, it is important to be aware of the risk of…
Raccoon Attacks Sisters At St. Lucie County Park
Two sisters in St. Lucie County were bitten over the weekend by a raccoon at White City Park on West Midway Road. The victims, aged 53 and 54, told investigators that they were walking on the northeast side of the park by the river when they saw the raccoon approaching.…
Countywide Rabies Alert Now in Effect
(St. Lucie, County) – The Florida Department of Health in St. Lucie County (DOH-St. Lucie) has extended the rabies alert originally issued on November 9th by 60 days. DOH-St. Lucie is also expanding the geographical area of the alert to include all of St. Lucie County after a positive rabies…
Raccoon Diseases Humans can Catch
There are many diseases that raccoons can spread to people. And while some can show mild symptoms, some can be life-threatening. Knowing these diseases that raccoons can transmit will help…
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