MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. — The state’s well being company confirmed a rabid bat was present in Marlboro County.The Division of Well being and Environmental Management stated the bat was discovered on the street close to Ebenezer and Mays Street in Bennettsville this week.The bat was submitted on Wednesday and was confirmed to have rabies on Thursday.The company added that two individuals have been uncovered and have been referred to a healthcare supplier. Two canines have been additionally uncovered and have been quarantined as per the South Carolina Rabies Management Act.“Rabid bats have been recognized to transmit the rabies virus,” stated Terri McCollister, Rabies Program Group Chief.Copyright 2024 WMBF. All rights reserved.