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Maine CDC warns of rabies risk after raccoon contact in Wells

Officials urge anyone who touched the rabid raccoon near Sanford Road and Evergreen Drive to seek medical evaluation due to the deadly nature of rabies, which is rare in Maine.

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State health officials are trying to locate a person who touched a rabid raccoon in Wells after the animal tested positive for the virus this week.

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Man exposed to rabies after handling raccoon in Wells

Health officials said a man in Wells has been identified and referred for care after a raccoon tested positive for rabies.

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Maine CDC warns of rabies risk after raccoon contact in Wells

State health officials are trying to locate a person who touched a rabid raccoon in Wells after the animal tested positive for the virus this week.

·Portland, United States
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WMTW broke the news in Portland, United States on Friday, December 12, 2025.
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