Health officials are trying to locate a dog that bit someone Friday afternoon on the Dryden Rail Trail, according to Tompkins County Environmental Health. The bite occurred near the Keith Lane bridge around 3 p.m., when the victim was petting a different dog.
The dog responsible is described as large, with short grayish-brown fur, and was with a man believed to be 25 to 35 years old. They were accompanied by another large dog resembling a Bernese Mountain Dog. Officials need to observe the biting dog for 10 days to confirm it doesn’t carry rabies.
If the dog can’t be found, the bitten person may need a series of rabies shots. Authorities urge residents to avoid contact with unfamiliar animals and report any sightings.
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