Florida health officials are warning residents in Broward County about rabies present in area wild animals.
The alert was issued in response to a confirmed case of rabies in a raccoon that was killed in the Davie area off I-595 on Sept. 16, the Florida Department of Health in Broward County said.
Officials said people and domestic animals should avoid physical contact with wild animals and ask that if you were bitten or scratched by a wild or domestic animal, seek medical attention, and report it to DOH-Broward by calling 954-467-4700…