Rabid Raccoon 'Meant Business'

[Rhino]

Woman Attacked by Rabid Raccoon in Connecticut; Says It 'Meant Business'

Wednesday, January 10, 2007

ENFIELD, Connecticut — A woman is undergoing rabies treatment after she was attacked on her porch by a rabid raccoon.

Beverly Lanouette of Enfield, Connecticut, said the animal came up from behind Monday and latched onto her leg.

"It was a huge raccoon who meant business," she told WTNH-TV. "It was very angry and growling and wouldn't let go of my leg."

She said she beat the animal with a chair to get it off of her. The animal was killed and tested positive for the rabies.....http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,242845,00.html

[DoctorDoom]

"Angry" is not a valid word for a rabid animal. Here's a page that describes the disease.

Rabies - Signs and Symptoms (http://www.animalhealthchannel.com/rabies/symptoms.shtml)

It's a horrible way for an animal to die.

[BEST45CAL]

I saw a rabid dog once. Not a pretty sight. Scared all us kids. Nobody got bit.

Dog managed to get back across the road to the neighbors. Then I heard the crack of a .22 in the distance.