Health● ElevatedOct 26 · Oct 26, 2026, 1:07 PM
Second rabid raccoon found in Westlake Village
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from headtopics · united states of america · North America
A second rabies-positive raccoon was found in the Westlake Village area, L.A. County health officials confirmed, prompting renewed warnings for residents.
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