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Rabbit on island tests positive for contagious infection
March 16, 2021
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) A cottontail rabbit trapped by authorities tested positive for a contagious bacterial infection that can sicken humans and other animals.
The rabbit with Tularemia, or rabbit fever, was trapped on Patience Island in Rhode Island s Narragansett Bay, the state Department of Environmental Management said on Monday.
Authorities learned of the diagnosis March 3 and urged visitors to Patience Island to avoid contact with wildlife, including biting insects, and to cover their face and eyes.
The male rabbit was trapped as a part of a species restoration program that transfers rabbits from Patience Island to other areas of the cottontail s historic range. The population has been declining, authorities said.
A cottontail rabbit trapped by authorities tested positive for a contagious bacterial infection that can sicken humans and other animals. The rabbit with.
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The Department of Environmental Management is urging Rhode Islanders to refrain from any open-air burning today as there is an elevated fire danger.
DEM’s Division of Forest Environment’s Forest Fire Program is advising residents that critical fire weather conditions exist in Rhode Island today due to low relative humidity and strong sustained winds. Any fires that start will spread rapidly, containment will be difficult, and suppression efforts by the fire department may exceed their capability.
DEM reminds residents who wish to conduct open air burning that they must receive a permit from their local fire district. Be sure to contact your local fire department before lighting any fires to ensure it is safe to do so. Individuals who cause a brush fire can be held liable for all suppression costs and damages regardless of intent, use or issuance of valid burning permit. Remember Only You Can Prevent Wildfires!