FREMONT CENTER – Sullivan County Public Health has confirmed that a raccoon in the Fremont Center area tested positive for the rabies virus.
“The raccoon was killed, and the property owners called Public Health, just as they should,” said Public Health Director Karen Holden. “The head of the raccoon was sent to Albany today (Friday), and it came back positive for rabies.”
Rabies occurs commonly throughout the state with the vast majority of cases occurring in wild animals, including raccoons, bats, foxes, skunks, and woodchucks.
Domestic animals account for less than 10 percent of the reported rabies cases, which most often include cats, cattle, and dogs.
Wild animals may expose your pets if they are allowed to freely roam on your property in wooded areas.
Seek treatment for all animal bites and report contact with wild animals to Sullivan County Department of Public Health at 845-292-5910.
