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PublishedApril 14, 2020
Outfoxed: Why Bath failed to capture any of species behind rabies attacks
A USDA wildlife biologist said box traps aren’t the most efficient way to catch foxes, but they were chosen because it would prevent injuries to pets.
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PublishedApril 8, 2020
Trapping program in Bath captures 24 raccoons, 4 skunks and – oops – 3 cats
The program conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture was in response to an influx of rabid animals that resulted in 18 fox attacks on people and pets.
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PublishedMarch 9, 2020
Bath council reaffirms trapping plan to combat rabies
Bath city councilors also voted to create a rabies response task force to research options to form a long-term plan to address the rabies outbreak.
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PublishedMarch 5, 2020
Bath residents call for rabies vaccine baits over traps
Peter Owen, Bath's city manager, said a vaccine baiting program was reviewed, but not considered a viable option by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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PublishedFebruary 13, 2020
Bath’s plan to curb rabies threat by trapping animals meets opposition
Though the midcoast city has dealt with an unprecedented number of rabid fox attacks and near-misses dating to last year, critics of the plan say it doesn't account for predators' role in keeping rodent populations in check.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2020
To fight rabies, Bath will start trapping wildlife
The trapping process, which will take $26,611 out of the city council’s contingency budget, will take place over 10 days before the end of February.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2019
In Bath rabies outbreak, state says to carry pepper spray, make property ‘less inviting’ to animals
Biologist Scott Lindsay advised residents to carry something to defend themselves when walking outside in the event they’re charged by an animal.
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PublishedDecember 9, 2019
Brunswick woman attacked by fox while walking dog in School Street area
Police said they have no reports of residents or pets injured by the animal, which officers killed.
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PublishedNovember 25, 2019
Bath city clerk resigns to recover from injuries sustained in September fox attack
Mary Howe broke her leg while running away from a fox that was believed to be rabid.
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PublishedNovember 21, 2019
Bath issues rabies warning to residents, says winter will pause spread
This year, Bath saw 14 cases of rabid animals, more than any other Maine municipality.
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