Rabid fox confirmed in Preston County

Health district issues warning after raccoon found in Mystic tests positive for rabies

A raccoon found in Mystic Friday tested positive for rabies, according to health officials. The Ledge Light Health District sent an alert on Friday. The racoon was found on Borodell Avenue. The agency warned people to refrain from feeding or approching wild or stray animals. Rabies is caused by a virus and can affect all animals, including people. It can be fatal if it goes untreated. It is mostly spread by wild animals, but can be spread by dog…

Rabid fox confirmed in Preston County

TERRA ALTA, W.Va. (WBOY) — The Preston County Health Department has confirmed a case of rabies near Terra Alta. According to the department, the case was laboratory confirmed in a fox after an encounter with a dog on April 28. This is the first confirmed case of rabies in the county this year. Around 20-50 cases of rabies are confirmed in wild animals in West Virginia each year, based on West Virginia Office of Epidemiology & Prevention Services…

Adult fox tests positive for rabies in Tewksbury Township

TEWKSBURY TWP. - An adult fox tested positive for rabies on Wednesday, April 30, in Tewksbury Township, according to the Tewksbury Township Police Department.

Skunk Found in Dunkirk Tested Positive for Rabies

4/30/2025: A skunk found near Smithville Road in Dunkirk has tested positive for rabies. At this time there is no known contact with humans or pets. Rabies is a serious and potentially fatal virus that affects mammals, typically transmitted through bites or scratches. If exposed, it is critical to take immediate action to protect yourself and your loved ones. To prevent exposure, please adhere to the following recommendations: Report any sightin…

Kerr County posts third rabies case of year

Kerr County has received confirmation of its third positive case of rabies this year —again in a bat.