Rabies Program Team News Today

The coyote was found near 12th Street and Walter Price Road in Cayce, according to officials.

TIMMONSVILLE, S.C. (WBTW)  — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control confirmed that a pet cat near Redwing Drive and North Ham Road in Timmonsville tested positive for rabies. Four people, one dog, and seven cats which will be euthanized at the owner’s discretion, were exposed, DHEC said. The cat was tested at […]

The Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) confirmed that a raccoon found near Pendar Lane and North Maine Street in Sumter, SC has tested positive for rabies. No people are known to …

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) confirmed that a bobcat found near Marshall Cemetery Road and St. Edmunds Drive in Sumter, S.C., has tested positive for …

A skunk found near S.C. Highway 252 and Erwin Mill Road in Donalds, S.C., has tested positive for rabies.

This otter is the first animal in Kershaw County to test positive for rabies in 2021. Credit: Allison Shelley Getty Images A North American river otter forages for food in the new otter enclosure during a sneak peak of the new American Trail at the Smithsonian National Zoo. Author: WLTX Updated: 7:22 PM EST January 27, 2021 KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. — The Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has confirmed that an otter in Kershaw County has tested p...

ABC Columbia Jan 20, 2021 1:28 PM EST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– According to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, a raccoon discovered in Lexington County was confirmed to have rabies. DHEC says the raccoon was discovered near M Avenue and Naples Avenue in Cayce. Officials say the animal was submitted to DHEC’s lab for testing on January 15 and was confirmed to have rabies on January 19. DHEC says there are no known human or pet exposures to the rabid raccoon. “To...

Rabid raccoon enters South Carolina hospital, One person exposed Image/edbo 23 via pixabay It is reported that at least one person was exposed and has been referred to their healthcare provider. “To reduce the risk of getting rabies, always give wild and stray animals plenty of space”, said Terri McCollister, Rabies Program Team Leader. “If you see an animal in need, avoid touching it and contact someone trained in handling animals, such as your local animal control office...