HOWLAND/DEER ISLE, Maine (WABI) - Two Maine towns are telling residents to exercise caution after confirmed cases of rabies were reported in raccoons.

The Maine CDC notified the town of Howland last week that a confirmed case of rabies in a raccoon has been identified.

The town of Deer Isle also says they have confirmed one case of a rabid raccoon along with several unconfirmed cases of potentially rabid raccoons.

Deer Isle says these reports are widespread.

Both towns say to make sure pets are vaccinated and registered, and any wild animal that seems to be acting strange should be reported to your local Game Warden.

For more information on rabies prevention and exposure, click here .

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