Injured baby squirrel found; raccoon observed nearby, Fairfax VA
Other Non-Crime EventFire and animal control units responded to a house near Oakdale Crescent Court for a baby squirrel with possible broken legs. Responders also saw a raccoon nearby that did not act afraid of people and may be a rabies risk. Crews located gas meters on the side of the house and said they had enough resources to handle the situation.
Audio|Source: Fairfax County Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
All right. I'm going back around the side, (name withheld) with the homeowner. You believe the gas meters are outside in some bushes. Engine (number withheld) from truck (number withheld) reports gas meters located on the delta side of the structure. Self-dispatch from under (number withheld) for an animal injury near Oakdale Crescent Court. Baby squirrel with possible broken legs. No protection (number withheld). Self-dispatch around area (number withheld) for an animal rabies vector at Pickett Oaks Road and Muster Court. A raccoon was walking toward Muster Court and did not seem afraid of people. (number withheld) on the hot water heater. Crews said they have enough resources on scene and will check the exterior meters.
All right. I'm going back around the side, (name withheld) with the homeowner. You believe the gas meters are outside in some bushes. Engine (number withheld) from truck (number withheld) reports gas meters located on the delta side of the structure. Self-dispatch from under (number withheld) for an animal injury near Oakdale Crescent Court. Baby squirrel with possible broken legs. No protection (number withheld). Self-dispatch around area (number withheld) for an animal rabies vector at Pickett Oaks Road and Muster Court. A raccoon was walking toward Muster Court and did not seem afraid of people. (number withheld) on the hot water heater. Crews said they have enough resources on scene and will check the exterior meters.
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Near Oakdale Crescent Ct, Fairfax, VA 22030
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