PICKENS COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) – The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a skunk found in Easley tested positive for rabies on Wednesday with three dogs being exposed.
The DPH reports a skunk found near Sunshine Way and Diedra Drive in Easley was submitted for rabies testing with a positive result coming on Nov. 20.
Three dogs were exposed to the skunk and placed in quarantine as is required by the South Carolina Rabies Control Act, officials said.
Anyone who believes they or their pet may have come in contact with the skunk is asked to call the DPH’s Upstate Greenville-Spartanburg office at (864) 372-3270 during normal business hours from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday or after hours and on holidays at (888) 847-0902.
Terri McCollister, Rabies Program director, said, “If you see an animal in need, avoid touching it and contact someone trained in handling animals, such as your local animal control officer, wildlife control operator, or wildlife rehabilitator.”
The skunk is the fifth animal in Pickens County to test positive for rabies in 2024.
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