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This otter is the first animal in Kershaw County to test positive for rabies in 2021.
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A North American river otter forages for food in the new otter enclosure during a sneak peak of the new American Trail at the Smithsonian National Zoo. Author: WLTX Updated: 7:22 PM EST January 27, 2021
KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. The Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has confirmed that an otter in Kershaw County has tested positive for rabies.
According to DHEC, an otter found near Trantham Road and Longtown Road in Ridgeway, South Carolina, has tested positive for rabies and exposed one person. Two dogs were also exposed and will be quarantined as required in the South Carolina Rabies Act.
ABC Columbia
Jan 20, 2021 1:28 PM EST
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– According to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, a raccoon discovered in Lexington County was confirmed to have rabies. DHEC says the raccoon was discovered near M Avenue and Naples Avenue in Cayce. Officials say the animal was submitted to DHEC’s lab for testing on January 15 and was confirmed to have rabies on January 19.
DHEC says there are no known human or pet exposures to the rabid raccoon.
“To reduce the risk of getting rabies, always give wild and stray animals plenty of space,” said Terri McCollister, Rabies Program Team Leader. “If you see an animal in need, avoid touching it and contact someone trained in handling animals, such as your local animal control officer or wildlife rehabilitator.”