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Report a sick, injured, or dead raccoon, opossum, squirrel, or fox

A squirrel sits on a wood post.

Was any person or pet bitten, scratched, or otherwise exposed? If a person or pet was bitten or scratched, please contact your local county health department immediately.

If you wish to report injured or orphaned wildlife please go to our wildlife rehabilitators page to find a licensed rehabber close to you.

If you wish to report wildlife that are sick or dead of unknown causes, please email the Wildlife Health Team at WildlifeHealthTeam@MyFWC.com. If you need immediate assistance please call Wildlife Alert Hotline at 1-888-404-FWCC (3922) or use the "FWC Wildlife Alert" app.

If pertinent, please provide the following information:

  • Was anyone bitten or scratched?
  • When did you see the animal?
  • How many have you observed sick/dead or injured?
  • What is the exact location of the animal?
  • How long have you observed the animal in this condition?
  • What behaviors did you observe in the animal?
  • Are you able to provide photos or video of the affected animal?
  • Can you provide a contact number where you can be reached for further information? 

A wildlife health biologist will document the event and will call or email you if additional information or follow-up is needed.

For more information about disease monitoring in raccoons, opossums, squirrels, and other mammals in Florida, please visit the Wildlife Health page.