Another rabid raccoon uncovered in Columbia County
EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Another rabid raccoon has been found in Columbia County, the latest in a string of CSRA animals afflicted with the deadly virus.
On Feb. 25, 2024, a vaccinated dog encountered a raccoon near the 4500 block of Hereford Farm Road, according to health officials. Test results confirmed the raccoon had rabies.
It happened just days after a similar encounter between a dog and another rabid raccoon near Canterbury Drive.
The cases are among the latest in a there’s even been a rabid cow.
The Columbia County Health Department Environmental Health Section recommends the following:
- Make sure your dogs and cats are currently vaccinated against rabies.
- Do not let your pets roam free. They are more likely to have with a rabid wild animal.
- Avoid feeding your animals outside. This draws stray and wild animals to your doorstep.
- Teach your children not to approach wild animals and animals they don’t know.
The Columbia County Health Department Environmental Health Section is asking all residents to make sure pets are vaccinated against rabies and to avoid all with wild animals.
In addition, report any of humans and domestic animals with wild animals to Columbia County Health Department Environmental Health Section office at 706-868-3330 or Columbia County Animal Services at 706-541-4077.
For additional information on Rabies refer to these websites:
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