Overview

• Marin Humane confirms two ER-treated bites on Sept. 13–14 in the Lucas Valley neighborhood, with injuries not requiring inpatient hospitalization.
• Residents report as many as five incidents and have posted warning flyers describing a golden or caramel-colored squirrel.
• Victims Joan Heblack and Isabel Campoy described sudden, painful bites and clawing that prompted emergency care.
• Marin Humane and WildCare are coordinating with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to determine next steps, including possible capture if aggressive behavior resumes.
• Experts say rabies is unlikely and urge people not to feed wildlife; neighbors report no sightings of the suspect squirrel in recent days.