Rabid Skunks Expose Dog in Liberty, South Carolina
Health officials have reported two rabid skunks in Liberty, South Carolina, exposing a dog to the potentially deadly virus.
Incident Details
- Date of Exposure: The dog was first exposed on Friday, September 11, and again on Sunday, September 13, by skunks found near Odell Street and Smith Circle.
- Testing: The skunks were submitted for testing on September 14 and confirmed to have rabies on September 15.
Response
- The dog will be quarantined as mandated by the South Carolina Rabies Control Act.
- Currently, no humans are reported to have been exposed.
If you suspect that you or your pets have come into contact with these skunks or any potentially rabid animals, contact DPH’s Upstate Greenville-Spartanburg office at:
- Normal Hours: (864) 372-3270 (8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday-Friday)
- After Hours: (888) 847-0902 (Select Option 2)
Rabies in the Area
This incident marks the fifth and sixth rabid animals confirmed in Pickens County this year, contributing to a total of 88 confirmed cases statewide. It’s crucial to keep pets’ rabies vaccinations up to date for protection against this disease.
