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California records 368 rabid animals in 2026, highest in 28 years

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California records 368 rabid animals in 2026, highest in 28 years

At least 368 animals have tested positive for rabies in California in 2026, the highest number recorded in the state in 28 years, according to the California Veterinary Medical Association. The rabid animals were mostly bats and skunks found in Southern California. However, a pair of rabid raccoons…

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