LA officials document first case of a rabid raccoon in more than 50 years is drawing fresh attention as 3 independent news sources report new developments. This brief brings the latest verified reporting together in one place and separates what is confirmed from what is still developing.
What happened
The Guardian reported 3 hours ago: LA officials document first case of a rabid raccoon in more than 50 years.
The Guardian reported 22 hours ago: Christa Pike is conscious and speaking after botched execution attempt, lawyers say.
Yahoo News UK reported 1 day ago: Sick Raccoon Found in California Backyard Could Be First Rabid Raccoon in L.A. County in 53 Years.
AOL.com reported 5 days ago: Child makes contact with rabid bat in Yuba City. The report also noted Child makes contact with rabid bat in Yuba City AOL.com.
What we know so far
- The Guardian: LA officials document first case of a rabid raccoon in more than 50 years.
- The Guardian: Christa Pike is conscious and speaking after botched execution attempt, lawyers say.
- Yahoo News UK: Sick Raccoon Found in California Backyard Could Be First Rabid Raccoon in L.A. County in 53 Years.
- AOL.com: Child makes contact with rabid bat in Yuba City.
- The Guardian: ‘A persistent crisis’: the 16 children removed from an Ohio family are part of a statewide issue.
Why it matters
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What happens next
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Sources
- The Guardian: LA officials document first case of a rabid raccoon in more than 50 years
- The Guardian: Christa Pike is conscious and speaking after botched execution attempt, lawyers say
- Yahoo News UK: Sick Raccoon Found in California Backyard Could Be First Rabid Raccoon in L.A. County in 53 Years
- AOL.com: Child makes contact with rabid bat in Yuba City
- The Guardian: ‘A persistent crisis’: the 16 children removed from an Ohio family are part of a statewide issue
- AOL.com: Health Department warns of rabies in raccoon in Stuart