St. Lawrence County man receives rabies treatment after cat attack
A cat that attacked a man near Heuvelton later tested positive for rabies, and the man received treatment.
By the ClickNNY North Country Desk
A cat attacked a man near his home outside Heuvelton in the Town of Oswegatchie, and the animal later tested positive for rabies.
The man contacted St. Lawrence County Public Health after the attack and later helped capture the cat for testing. He received a series of rabies treatments, including multiple shots related to scratches and vaccinations.
Reported by ClickNNY and reviewed by an editor before publication.
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