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Rabid wolf reported in Kiryat Shmona, Health Ministry says

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Rabid wolf reported in Kiryat Shmona, Health Ministry says

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Israel's Health Ministry reports a rabid wolf in Kiryat Shmona in the Upper Galilee. Residents are advised to avoid contact and report sightings.

01 · THE DISPATCH

The Health Ministry of Israel has issued a public notice regarding a rabid wolf spotted in Kiryat Shmona, a city in the Upper Galilee. The notice urges residents to avoid any contact with the animal and to immediately report any further sightings to local authorities. Rabies is a serious viral disease that can be transmitted to humans and pets through bites or scratches. This is a localized public health alert; no further details on the wolf's current location or status are available at this time. This is the first such report in the area this year, according to the ministry.

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