Distemper in foxes & coons

[Lee Borgersen]

   DNR confirms distemper in gray foxes, raccoons in area.

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BEMIDJI—The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has received confirmation from the University of Minnesota diagnostic lab in St. Paul that distemper is responsible for the recent outbreak of sick gray fox and raccoons in the city of Bemidji and outlying areas, officials said Monday.

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Distemper is a virus that can be spread by raccoons, gray fox, coyotes and less commonly, the red fox. The best course of action is to avoid feeding or approaching any wild animal. Domestic pets should be vaccinated, officials said in a release.

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In early November, the DNR said it was responding to numerous calls regarding sick gray foxes in the city of Bemidji and surrounding areas.

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[Steve-o]

The best course of action is to avoid feeding or approaching any wild animal.

Buddy, yer goona have to go home now...