Bobcat with rabies confirmed in Marion County, health officials urge caution

OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) – The Florida Department of Health in Marion County is monitoring rabies activity after a bobcat tested positive for the virus.

Health officials said the bobcat was killed Sept. 15 near State Road 40 and Southwest 140th Avenue in the Rainbow Park area of west-central Marion County.

The department is warning residents and visitors that rabies may be present among wild animals in the area…

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