Chapel Hill raccoon tests positive for rabies, Orange County Animal Services says
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Key Points:
- A raccoon found injured on Wednesday in Chapel Hill tested positive for rabies, according to Orange County Animal Services, following an incident between Martin Luther King Boulevard and Umstead Drive.
- Officials advised pet owners to ensure their pets are up to date on rabies vaccinations and urged caution when interacting with wildlife or unfamiliar animals.
- Rabies is a fatal viral infection transmitted through saliva via bites, scratches, or contact with mucous membranes, commonly found in raccoons, skunks, foxes, and bats.
- People should avoid approaching wild animals, especially those showing symptoms like aggression, staggering, or excessive drooling, and contact Animal Control if a suspected rabid animal is alive.
- In cases of potential rabies exposure, health experts
