Skunk found in Scott County tests positive for rabies

STAMPING GROUND, Ky. (WKYT) - The WEDCO District Health Department announced on Wednesday night that a skunk found in Scott County tested positive for rabies.

The skunk was found in Stamping Ground on July 7.

The health department said that rabies is a fatal but preventable disease.

Transmission is spread through contact with an infected animal’s saliva via the eyes, nose, mouth or an open wound.

Residents are encouraged to take the following precautions:

• Keep pets current on their rabies vaccination;
• Do not handle, feed or approach wild animals or any animal behaving abnormally;
• Seek immediate medical attention if you believe you or a family member has been exposed to a rabid animal.

Those who believe they or a pet may have had contact with an animal acting abnormally are urged to contact the health department immediately.

To report a potential exposure, contact WEDCO’s environmental division at 1-866-759-3320.