[cayugabirds-l] Fwd: Health Alert: Monkey Run Natural Area Re-Opened, Caution Still Advised

[Regi Teasley]

Title: Health Alert: Monkey Run Natural Area Re-Opened, Caution Still Advised

🙂 ____________ Creativity is the heart of adaptive evolution. Terry Tempest Williams Begin forwarded message: From: Tompkins County NY <tompkinscou...@public.govdelivery.com> Date: June 14, 2024 at 8:57:55 AM EDT To: rltcay...@gmail.com Subject: Health Alert: Monkey Run Natural Area Re-Opened, Caution Still Advised  Prevent Rabies Exposure, Report Incidents Health Alert: Monkey Run Natural Area Re-Opened, Caution Still Advised Tompkins County Whole Health’s Environmental Health Division (TCWH EH) is sharing with the community an update regarding the potentially rabid coyote in the Monkey Run Natural Area. Our press release dated June 4, 2024, shared that the trails were closed due to reports of multiple attacks to people and dogs by a coyote in this area. While there is no confirmation that the coyote was rabid, rabies is suspected due to the animal exhibiting unusually aggressive behavior that is characteristic of rabies. Since June 5, continuous efforts have been made to locate the animal, including surveying the area and using game cameras. Despite these efforts, at this time the coyote has not been found. Cornell Botanical Gardens has re-opened their trails for public access as of June 12th, but we encourage everyone to remain vigilant while using the trails. Staying on the trail and keeping dogs on leashes is required. Report any unusual wildlife behavior in this area to Cornell Police at: 607-255-1111. In case of an emergency while on the trails, please dial 911. If you or your pets may have had contact with or have been bitten by this coyote or any other wild animal, please contact the Tompkins County Environmental Health Division at: 607-274-6688. This phone line is monitored 24/7. TCWH would like to thank the community for their cooperation in avoiding this area for the past week. Thanks are extended as well to Cornell Botanical Gardens for their swift response to the concerns, as well as to Cornell University Police, Cornell Media Relations, Wildlife Resolutions, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation and the Tompkins County SPCA Animal Control for their support in responding to this situation. Tompkins County Whole Health reminds everyone to: Avoid contact with any unfamiliar cats or dogs and any wild animals. All cats, dogs and ferrets must have initial rabies vaccinations administered no later than four months of age. Keep vaccinations current. Report the following incidents to Environmental Health, 24/7, at 607-274-6688: All animal bites or scratches. Any human or pet contact with saliva or other potentially infectious material (brain tissue, spinal tissue, or cerebro-spinal fluid) of wild animals or any animal suspected of having rabies. All bat bites, scratches, or any mere skin contact with a bat, or a bat in a room with a child, or sleeping or impaired person. Further information can be found at: tompkinscountyny.gov/health/eh/rabies   Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by Tompkins County NY. This email was sent to rltcay...@gmail.com using govDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Tompkins County, New York · 125 East Court Street · Ithaca, NY 14850 -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds ABA Please submit your observations to eBird! --