Raccoon Rabies Alert: Wake County Warns Residents

0:00Last week in Raleigh, animal control caught a raccoon acting strange near Western Boulevard and Pullen Road. Folks spotted it showing classic rabie signs, so officers swooped in, naddequick, and tests confirmed it was positive. This hits close to home since another raccoon in Chapel Hill tested positive back in March, right around Martin Luther King Boulevard in Umsden, Drive. No bites on people or pets reported so far, but Wake County health officials are stressing caution to avoid any close calls with wildlife. They're pushing simple moves like steering clear of unknown animals, making sure your pets stay up to date on rabie shots, especially outdoor ones. Needing boosters, feed pets inside if you can, lock down trash tight, skip handouts to strays, and if your animal mixes it up with a wild one, call the vet immediately to stay ahead of trouble. That's the story for today. Durham News Today, Driven by AI