Rabid Groundhog Found In Forest Hill

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FOREST HILL, MD — On Monday, Harford County Health Department officials received confirmation from the Maryland Department of Health that a groundhog found in Forest Hill tested positive for rabies.

Although this groundhog was found in the 1400 block of Bowles Terrace in Forest Hill, it may have exposed other individuals or pets in the surrounding area to rabies.

"Witnessing a groundhog is not cause for alarm, but if you or your pets have had contact with a groundhog in this area, please contact the Harford County Health Department at 410-877-2300 for follow-up," the department stated.

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Preventive treatment might be required for anyone who handled, fed or was attacked by the infected animal. Rabies is a fatal disease, and preventive treatment (injections) must be started as soon as possible.

The county health department suggested residents can keep themselves and their pets safe by taking the following precautions: