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Henrico Dogs Kill Rabid Raccoon; Quarantined

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Two dogs are in quarantine in Henrico County after they killed a rabid raccoon.

Henrico County police say both dogs had rabies vaccinations. There was no known human exposure.

The dogs killed the raccoon Wednesday on Old Mountain Road. Test results showing the raccoon had rabies were received Friday morning.

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