CLARK COUNTY, Ky. (FOX 56) — The Clark County Health Department is warning residents after a skunk tested positive for rabies on Saturday.
Officials said the skunk, which was exhibiting rabid behavior, was reported Feb. 28 on Combs Ferry Road.
According to health officials, reports of rabid skunks have increased over the past two years.
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Rabies is a viral disease that affects the central nervous system of mammals. Health officials said it is most commonly found in wild animals such as raccoons, bats, foxes, and skunks. Domestic pets and humans can also be infected…