\n\t\t\t\t\t\tNew Hampshire Fish and Game is reminding the public to leave wild animals alone after a person became sick after being bitten by a wild raccoon that was kept as a pet.Officials said the rabies virus is most commonly associated with raccoons, coyotes, foxes, skunks and bats, but it can infect a wide variety of mammals at any time of year.>> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play > Subscribe to WMUR’s YouTube channel <\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\tMANCHESTER, N.H. \u2014<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n New Hampshire Fish and Game is reminding the public to leave wild animals alone after a person became sick after being bitten by a wild raccoon that was kept as a pet.<\/p>\n Officials said the rabies virus is most commonly associated with raccoons, coyotes, foxes, skunks and bats, but it can infect a wide variety of mammals at any time of year.<\/p>\n >> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on the go:<\/strong> Apple<\/a> | Google Play<\/a> To stay safe, Fish and Game recommends keeping pets vaccinated, not feeding or encouraging wildlife around your home, securing garbage lids and cleaning grills after each use. <\/p>\n Anyone who is bitten by a wild animal should contact a health care provider immediately.<\/p>\n