Sickly creature found in Los Angeles prompts official warning — marks

“A rabid raccoon found in a Southern California backyard has health officials in Los Angeles County issuing a warning about the dangers of exposure to humans and pets.” — Vera Bullock, on air

On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on The Recap
Published 7:51 PM ET, Tuesday, October 6, 2026

At a glance

First reported by New York Post: “Sickly creature found in Los Angeles prompts official warning — marks first case in 50 years”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 7:51 PM ET on The Recap, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman; aired 2 times.
Topics: Los Angeles.
BBN covered this story before: California Leaders Slam Trump Remarks on Iran, L.A., San Diego (October 6).

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New York PostSickly creature found in Los Angeles prompts official warning — marks first case in 50 years

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorNew York Post reports: Sickly creature found in Los Angeles prompts official warning — marks first case in 50 years.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorA rabid raccoon found in a Southern California backyard has health officials in Los Angeles County issuing a warning about the dangers of exposure to humans and pets.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorFile that under things that matter more than they sound.