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Coverage dated September 25, 2023 to September 26, 2023

Florida man attacked by rabid river otter while feeding ducks, officials say

Headline from WOGX Ocala

A Florida man feeding ducks at a nearby pond in Palm Beach County was attacked by a river otter, who later tested positive for rabies, officials said.

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  1. WOGX Ocala

    Florida man attacked by rabid river otter while feeding ducks, officials say (opens WOGX Ocala)

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    WOGX Ocala's feed description

    A Florida man feeding ducks at a nearby pond in Palm Beach County was attacked by a river otter, who later tested positive for rabies, officials said.

  2. New York Post

    Elderly Florida man savagely attacked, bitten by rabid otter 41 times while feeding ducks (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The crazed critter was later captured and euthanized.

  3. NBC News

    Rabid otter bites man and dog in Florida (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    The animal was tested for the disease after it bit the dog and then the man in Jupiter on Sept. 23, according to the Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County.

  4. CBS News

    A Florida man and dog were attacked by a rabid otter. Here's what to know about the symptoms and treatment. (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    After the attack in Jupiter, Florida, animal control picked up the otter and it tested positive for rabies, a disease that can be fatal. Here's how it is handled.

  5. People

    Rabid River Otter Bites Fla. Man 41 Times, Attacks Dog Walking With Family on the Same Day (opens People)

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    People's feed description

    A 74-year-old Florida man and a dog were both bitten last week by a river otter that has since tested positive for rabies

  6. AL.com

    Rabid otter bites Florida man 41 times, attacks family’s dog, reports say (opens AL.com)

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    AL.com's feed description

    The 74-year-old man was feeding ducks and geese near his home when the otter charged him.

  7. Fox News

    Florida man gets bitten by rabies-infested otter while feeding ducks: officials (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    A 74-year-old man in Florida was attacked and wounded by a rabies-infested otter last week, officials say. A dog was also bitten by the rabid otter.

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