TILLAMOOK, Ore. (AP) — State wildlife officials are investigating a probable outbreak of canine distemper among raccoons along the north coast from Seaside to Astoria.
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife says there have been numerous complaints in recent weeks about sick and injured raccoons.
Canine distemper is a contagious viral disease that infects raccoons, coyotes, skunks and unvaccinated dogs. It does not affect humans.
KATU-TV reports commercial wildlife control operators have disposed of 10 sick raccoons so far.
Officials say to keep your distance from the animal and don’t feed it or try to help it.
