Dog v Rabid Raccoon in New Castle Park

Police remind residents about protecting themselves and pets and reporting incidents.

Posted Fri, Apr 1, 2016 at 7:12 am ET|Updated Sat, Apr 2, 2016 at 10:35 pm ET

New Castle police report a pet dog came in contact with a sick raccoon March 29 in Glaizer Park.

The Westchester County Department of Health determined that the raccoon had rabies.

Residents should call the New Castle Police Department at 238-4422 (911 in an emergency) if they see sick, injured or abandoned animals.

Posted by New Castle Police Department on Thursday, March 31, 2016

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