Crime & Safety

Public Health Alert Issued After Rabid Skunk Found In Mystic

A skunk found near Clift Street in Mystic tested positive for rabies.

The issued a public health alert after a skunk found near Clift Street in Mystic tested positive for rabies.

Here is a copy of the public health alert:

A skunk from the area of Clift Street in mystic was tested and found to be positive for rabies on Sept. 7, 2012. The public should refrain from feeding or approaching any wild or stray animals.

Find out what's happening in Stonington-Mysticwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Rabies is a deadly disease caused by a virus that can infect all warm-blooded animals, including people. It is spread mostly by wild animals, but stray cats and dogs may also become infected and spread the virus. The rabies virus lives in the saliva and brain tissue of infected animals. Rabies can be spread by scratches from infected animals or when infected saliva comes into contact with open wounds, breaks in the skin or mucous membranes (eyes, nose, mouth, etc.)

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact ledge light health district at 448-4882 or the animal control officer at 860-441-6709

Find out what's happening in Stonington-Mysticwith free, real-time updates from Patch.


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com.