Officer Shoots, Euthanizes Rabid Opossum
An opossum, believed to be rabid, was discovered last week in Island Park.
Police say an opossum, found in front of Travers Plumbing in Island Park last week, was rabid.
The opossum was discovered Wednesday morning in Island Park. An officer shot the opossum with a shotgun to euthanize it, according to The Sakonnet Times.
"The opossum showed signs of being rabid," said Lt. Brian Peters. "It was then euthanized."
The deceased animal was later transported to the Potter League in Middletown.
Does Not Care About Middletown
10:45 am on Wednesday, March 27, 2013
leave it to the police to kill those that can't defend themselves can anyone else say police brutality? When is this thug going to have to stand trial for his crimes? #FreeAylward2013