Posted on 07/06/2016 9:27:41 AM PDT by BenLurkin
At least two people were reportedly bitten by a small black mammal that might have been a ferret, mink or weasel, according to authorities. Those two people have not yet come forward to seek medical attention.
The animal was not tested, and the concern is that it might have been rabid. Rabies is fatal in humans and animals once symptoms appear, according to the health officials.
(Excerpt) Read more at boston.cbslocal.com ...
New “greeter?”
There are several varieties of weasels in the northeast. Some families of the species, like the Kennedy's, are almost extinct. Found in comments at link.
Rhode rage.
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