Potential rabid raccoon reported in backyard, Fairmont WV


A caller on East Grafton Road reported a raccoon in the backyard suspected to be rabid. The animal was last seen 5 to 10 minutes before the call. The caller asked for assistance to check the situation.
Audio|Source: Fairmont Police and Fire and Marion County Sheriff and EMS
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Transcript:
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Animal complaint, it's going to be near East Grafton Road.
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Caller advised that he believes there's a rabid raccoon in his backyard.
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Okay, I'm ready, copy.
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Last seen 5 to 10 minutes ago, the caller went back inside and could not see it but still wants someone to check.
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I'm about two miles off from that location. I think that's clear that would be around for that location.
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944 disregard.
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10.4.
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965.
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Can you handle that?
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Can you handle the raccoon complaint?
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Say again.
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Can you handle the animal complaint near East Grafton Road?
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Here at 44, still time six.
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Cerville.
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Location mentioned:
Near E Grafton Rd, Fairmont, WV 26554
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