Rabies Found In Skunk Near Millikan High; Vaccinate Your Pets, Avoid Contacts With Wild Animals
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Subsequent development July 3: Rabid Skunk Found Near Millikan High Had Virus Acquired From A Rabid Bat
(June 27, 2014) -- Rabies has been found in a skunk roughly a block from Millikan High...so it's a good time to remember to vaccinate pets and avoid contacts with wild animals. The rabid skunk was found on Thursday, June 26 near the corner of Snowden Ave. at Wentworth St. (just south of Spring St.). Rabies can be spread by the bite of an infected animal or contact with its saliva. It's nearly always fatal once symptoms appear. [LB Dept. of Health/Human Services release text] ...The person who notified authorities about the skunk handled the situation correctly; she made no attempt to pick up or capture the animal, and immediately called Long Beach Animal Care Services (ACS) officials to remove the skunk after she noticed erratic behavior by the animal. The skunk was taken by ACS officers to the LBDHHS Public Health Laboratory for testing. At this time, officials are not aware of any human or animal contact with the skunk. blog comments powered by Disqus
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