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Health officials concerned about rabies after captive raccoon brought into Maddock bar

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is notifying the public of a situation in Maddock, N.D., which may have resulted in potential rabies exposures. A captive raccoon was brought into the Maddock Bar on Tuesday, Sept. 6. Anyone who may have been bitten by the raccoon, or had contact with the raccoon’s saliva, should speak with a health care provider as soon as possible regarding the risk o...