Rabid skunks found in Royal Oak
Copyright Associated Press
Posted: 05/06/2011
ROYAL OAK, Mich. (WXYZ) - Two rabid skunks on the move in the city of Royal Oak have been found and destroyed and it's prompting police to issuing a warning to residents.
Police say they found the animals in the 1700 block of Maxwell and the 200 block of Dewey after getting a number of calls from homeowners.
The skunks were caught and euthanized.
Police say if you come in contact with a suspected rabid animal, leave the area immediately and call police.
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