A raccoon that was killed by a dog in a New Jersey park has tested positive for rabies, according to officials.

The Burlington County Health Department shared in a new release that on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, a raccoon was killed by a dog near the small dog run area at Pennington Park in Delanco and then dragged through the fence into the dog run.

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After the remains were secured, officials said the raccoon had tested positive for rabies, a fatal viral disease that affects the brain.

Officials said that the dog that killed the raccoon was vaccinated and has received a rabies booster. In addition, the dog's owners are also receiving rabies post-exposure treatment as a precaution.

At this time, the health d

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