Three More Skunks Test Positive For Rabies In Tuolumne County
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Key Points:
- Five rabies cases have been confirmed in Tuolumne County, California, including two skunks last month and three recent cases near Sonora High School, Canyonview Drive, and Pack Trail Road.
- One dog exposed to a rabid skunk received a booster vaccination and is reported to be doing well; the other two rabid animals were removed promptly with no known contact to pets or humans.
- Rabies is a fatal viral disease transmissible from animals to humans, primarily spread through bites or saliva entering wounds, and remains active in local wildlife such as skunks, bats, foxes, and raccoons.
- County officials emphasize that while public risk remains low due to containment efforts, pet owners should remain vigilant and ensure dogs are vaccinated as required by law.
- Residents are urged to report animals showing unusual behavior to Tuolumne County Animal Control to help prevent further spread of the disease.
