1 Person, 1 Pet Exposed to Rabid Animal in the Upstate

1 person, 1 pet exposed to rabid animal in the Upstate

One person and one pet have been exposed to rabies after a skunk found in Greenville County tested positive for the virus, according to health officials.

1 person, 1 dog exposed to rabid skunk in Greenville Co.

GREENVILLE COUNTY, S..C (WSPA) -- State health officials are encouraging people to keep their distance from wild animals after a rabid skunk was found in Simpsonville. According to the South Carolina Department of Public Health (SCDPH), the infected animal was found near Lori Drive and Woodruff Road. One individual and a pet dog were exposed to the skunk. The person was referred to their healthcare provider while the dog will be quarantined in a…