Rabid Raccoon in Chapel Hill: Pet Owners Beware

0:00I'm Cory with the story, bringing you the latest from Durham News today. A raccoon found in Chapel Hill has tested positive for rabies according to Orange County Animal Services. The incident happened on Wednesday between Martin Luther King Boulevard and Umsted Drive, where someone tried to move the injured animal off the road. Animal control officers retrieved the raccoon right away and sent it for testing, which confirmed the deadly virus. People are now urging pet owners to check with their vets and make sure vaccinations are current. Rabies is a fatal disease that spreads through bites, scratches, or saliva contact, mainly from wildlife like raccoons, skunks, foxes, and bats. People should steer clear of any wild animal's acting strange, even during the day. Watch for symptoms such as unusual aggression or friendliness, trouble walking, foaming at the mouth, or disorientation. If you spot a suspicious animal, keep your distance and call animal control instead of trying to handle it. For pets exposed to rabies' wrists, vaccinated dogs, cats, or ferrets need a booster within

1:04four days. Unvaccinated ones face quarantine for up to six months or youth in Asia. Head to the North Carolina Health and Human Services website for full details. The daily news now is made possible with support from our sponsor. No need to switch positions. The sound is already where your head is, S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com.