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Dog exposed to rabid raccoon in Pickens County

PICKENS, S.C. (FOX Carolina) – The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) said a dog was exposed to a raccoon found in Pickens County that tested positive for rabies.

According to DHEC officials, the animal was found near Arial Street and Church Street.

At this time, no people have been exposed. However, officials said a dog was exposed and will be quarantined as required in the South Carolina Rabies Control Act.

The raccoon was submitted to DHEC’s lab for testing on Tuesday, March 19.

If anyone believes they have been exposed to a rabid animal, call DHEC’S Upstate Greenville-Spartanburg office at 864-372-3270.

“Keeping your pets up to date on their rabies vaccination is the easiest way to protect you and your family from this deadly virus,” said Terri McCollister, Rabies Program director in a release. “Any mammal has the ability to carry and transmit the disease to people or pets. Therefore, give wild and stray animals plenty of space.”

To learn more about reporting rabies, click here.

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Doggone Well Staff