A bewildered mother was left when her infant son was attacked by a raccoon that snuck into their home in Idaho and successfully warded off holiday visitors.
The mother called the Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG) and Cassia County Sheriff’s Office on Dec. 1, 23 after she heard She heard a loud noise in the house and discovered that a raccoon was attacking her baby. Idaho Fish and Game Share in publishing
Authorities said the mother was able to grab the furry intruder and help her son.
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Idaho Fish and Game says a wild raccoon snuck into a home and attacked a baby. (Idaho Fish and Game)
The infant was taken to Cassia Regional Hospital in Burley with undisclosed injuries before being transported to a hospital in Salt Lake City.
Officials stated A sheriff’s deputy returned home with the baby’s father. and find the animal and kill it.
IDFG noted that it is not yet clear how the raccoon gained entry into the home. And there were no other raccoons inside.
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Since then The animal’s remains were also tested for rabies by the Idaho Bureau of Laboratories. and the test results came out negative.
“When informed of the said incident “Officers from the Magic Valley region have activated a human-wildlife attack response team,” the IDFG wrote. “This team of specially trained department officials is responsible for taking action to protect public safety and Responders strive to identify, locate, and control animals involved in human-wildlife incidents and conduct, record, and report the results of investigations.”
Rabies is a preventable viral disease in mammals that most often spreads to humans through the bite of an infected animal. (Istock)
The agency noted raccoon attacks on humans in the state. It is “extremely rare” and only one case of raccoon rabies has been recorded in Idaho.
IDFG orders the people of Idaho “Never intentionally feed raccoons,” saying they generally avoid humans. Unless they feel “threatened”.
“As with all wildlife that can be found around homes in Idaho, the best course of action to avoid encounters with raccoons is to take preventive measures before a problem begins,” the department said. “Raccoons can live in habitats. There are many places to live. But areas with water and food will attract them.
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“Homeowners can limit food sources by collecting garbage in their residences. Remove fallen fruit or rotting produce from your yard or garden. Feeding pets in the house Keep pet food safe. and removing or securing bird feeders,” the IDFG added. “Blocking access to raccoon hiding places in sheds and outbuildings. And sealing off potential entrances and exits into and around the home will also discourage raccoon use.”
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