A skunk spotted in one South Carolina neighborhood had residents taking precautions after the animal tested positive for rabies.
What’s happening?
The skunk was found in Laurens County, home to more than 67,000 people. According to GoLaurens.com, the state Department of Public Health confirmed the skunk tested positive for rabies in June.
The South Carolina Rabies Control Act requires quarantine for those exposed to a rabid animal. Several dogs and cats were confined, but no humans reported run-ins with the skunk. Per Mayo Clinic, symptoms of rabies include fever, headache, and nausea. The disease can even cause hallucinations and partial paralysis.
“It is very important for you to seek medical attention if you have been exposed to a wild, stray, or domestic animal,” Terri McCollister, the rabies program manager, said…