VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – A rabid bobcat was present in Virginia Seaside on June 27, in response to Virginia Seaside Animal Companies (VBAS).
An individual encountered the bobcat within the 2200 block of Stowe Highway, close to the North Touchdown River. VBAS stated that the bobcat was euthanized and examined constructive for rabies.
In keeping with the CDC, human rabies is 99% deadly, however 100% preventable if caught early. Solely two instances of human rabies has been reported within the state of Virginia since 2009, in response to the Virginia Division of Well being.
Anybody who has had any publicity to stray or wild animals within the space of Stowe Highway is urged to contact a doctor or the Virginia Seaside Division of Public Well being at 757-518-2700.
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