Rabies Confirmed by DHEC in Anderson & Laurens

DHEC confirmed that a raccoon found near Busby Road and Highway 187 in Anderson, SC has tested positive for rabies. A dog was exposed on April 21. The raccoon was submitted to DHEC’s laboratory for testing on April 22 and was confirmed to have rabies on April 23. Also, in Laurens, a skunk found near Chestnut Ridge Road and West Main Street in Laurens, SC has tested positive for rabies. A dog was exposed on April 27. The skunk was submitted to DHEC’s laboratory for testing on April 27 and was confirmed to have rabies on April 28. There are no known human exposures in either case reported at this time.