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Potentially rabid raccoon seen at soccer field near Pikeview Dr, Mercer County WV

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Pikeview Dr, West Virginia 24740

A raccoon at the soccer field near Pikeview Dr is staying close to people and not showing fear. Officers cannot remove it due to the number of people present. The raccoon might be rabid, and wildlife officials have been called for help.

Audio|Source: Mercer County Public Safety and WV State Police
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Transcript:
00:00
Can you see if you can get in contact with a DNR[1] officer?
00:02
Just let them know. We have a raccoon and myself in 6-3 here at Pikeview soccer field.
00:10
It's staying right around all the people.
00:13
Usually get within a couple feet of it before really get any response from it.
00:19
Unfortunately, we're unable to dispatch with the amount of people that's around.
00:24
And it possibly could be rabid. It's not really acting lethargic, but it's got no fear of people either.
Police codes explained
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[1]
DNR: Do Not Resuscitate

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Pikeview Dr, West Virginia 24740
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