Comments on: Rabid Racoon Found In Escambia County

By: Mark

Mark — Sat, 16 Jun 2018 01:50:13 +0000

Many years ago, my cat caught Rabies. We lived in Cantonment.

By: Lisa Watson

Lisa Watson — Fri, 15 Jun 2018 01:33:45 +0000

Mother raccoons will forage during the daytime.

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 14 Jun 2018 23:19:55 +0000

Saw one out last week mid afternoon while walking my dog. Decided to turn around and go another way. Aren’t raccoons supposed to be nocturnal? I found it strange he was out middle of the day

By: Trish

Trish — Thu, 14 Jun 2018 16:57:07 +0000

I honestly agree with Escambia Health not advertising location. If the animal was caught in Ensley then people in Cantonment might think that they have nothing to worry about and go on with their normal business of not paying attention. If it was stated that the animal was caught on W. Roberts Rd & Hwy 29 then people in that area would be afraid to go take their garbage out or collect their mail. Rabies can be found everywhere so just be careful and use common sense.

By: Kane

Kane — Thu, 14 Jun 2018 16:54:06 +0000

It is simple economics. Would you rent/buy a home in a neighborhood that is known to have rabid animals nearby? This also helps avoid “mass panic” in communities where a rabid animal has been found. People will do strange and often times dangerous things in the name of protection.

By: Howie

Howie — Thu, 14 Jun 2018 14:56:04 +0000

@ suzy – Exactly. We don’t need a physical address, but the neighborhood or street would help. Others could watch for these types of critters in case there are more roaming. June 2017 we had a bobcat come right up to our door (captured the scene on our security camera). He’s been seen recently roaming during the day. Now we make noises and look before going outside in case there are animals near our door. (Kingsfield Rd-Ransom School Area) Many neighborhood outdoor furries are missing due to the bobcats and coyotes in our area.

Thank you Escambia County Health for withholding the location information. NOT! That’s about as dumb as you can be.

By: suzy

suzy — Thu, 14 Jun 2018 13:38:42 +0000

I still don’t understand why officials are always so secretive about releasing “location information” on rabid animals. We are not wanting the specific location, just a general one which would help us be more alert, informed and careful. It’s not like it is a violation of the HIPAA laws. So, was it in Warrington, Ensley, North Hill, Cantonment, Molino, Gonzalez, Beulah, East Hill, Myrtle Grove, etc.

By: Concerned

Concerned — Thu, 14 Jun 2018 11:51:29 +0000

Please find out and release location as soon as possible , I understand people should always be aware & on guard but given the fact that one has been captured with a positive infection , the location of its whereabouts is important! Thank you