Loose pet ferret running on sidewalk near Edgewood Rd, Cedar Rapids IA


A pet ferret is loose and running on the sidewalk on the east side of Edgewood Road near Ellis Road in Cedar Rapids. The caller is staying nearby to guide officers to the location. Officers are advised to use caution because the ferret may carry rabies and could be difficult to catch.
Audio|Source: Linn County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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We put it in Shelter Pro, but I've got a mail client in at Edgewood Road in Ellis, just south of Ellis on Edgewood.
00:07
On the east side of the road, on the sidewalk, there's a pet ferret that is running loose in the area.
00:15
I call it's going to stay in the area to wave you down and point it out.
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10-4. Unfortunately, I'm on my way to meet someone, so I will get over there when I'm able.
00:25
But if you could inform the caller, that it's probably going to be at least half an hour.
00:30
Yeah, well, I'll see if PD can start that way to try and help first.
00:34
I'm here at this 100 Elkennig vehicle tag online.
00:39
I remember today.
00:45
If B.D goes,
00:48
just be aware that if they don't have a means to catch the ferret, or if it bites them, ferrets can have rabies.
00:56
And if they don't have a means of containing it, then trying to collect it is not a very good idea.
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Location mentioned:
Ellis Rd & Edgewood Rd NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
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