"The Department of Health reported three incidents this year, with the latest occurring on April 6 near Gerritsen and Seba avenues in Gerritsen Beach."
"Three incidents in four months is unusual, as recent years have seen no more than two reports annually."
"The DOH plans to distribute oral rabies vaccine baits throughout the borough and urges residents to avoid raccoons that appear aggressive, disoriented, paralyzed, or unusually tame."
"Health officials are emphasizing the importance of awareness and caution to prevent potential rabies exposure."
New York City health officials report a rise in rabid raccoon sightings in Brooklyn, with three incidents this year. The latest sighting occurred on April 6 in Gerritsen Beach. Previous sightings were reported in West Midwood and Midwood in February and March. Although no humans were harmed, a vaccinated dog had contact with a raccoon. The Department of Health plans to distribute oral rabies vaccine baits and advises residents to report aggressive or unusual raccoon behavior by calling 311.
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