Crime & Safety

Annandale Man Bit by Raccoon While Gardening

The raccoon was captured.

Spring has sprung and for many, that means more outdoor activities. One man who was gardening over the weekend got a nasty surprise.

Fairfax County Police said Thursday that a man reported getting bit by a raccoon over the weekend.

The man was gardening in the 4800 block of Springbrook Drive in Annandale Saturday when a raccoon bit him on the arm.

The FCPD's animal control unit was called at about 3:34 p.m. The raccoon was captured, euthanized and will be tested for rabies.


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