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2 raccoons at William Floyd Estate test positive for canine distemper virus

Two raccoons at the William Floyd Estate in Mastic Beach have tested positive for canine distemper virus.

Larry Epstein

Jan 24, 2025, 12:27 PM

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Two raccoons at the William Floyd Estate in Mastic Beach have tested positive for canine distemper virus.

The National Park Service says it also found dead raccoons on the grounds.

The National Park Service says the virus isn’t a threat to humans but that it is still urging residents to avoid contact with wildlife and to also keep their pets away from other wild animals.

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