DPH: 1 person exposed after rabid raccoon in Kershaw County

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KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– One person was potentially exposed to a rabid raccoon in Kershaw County, says DPH.

According to the SC Dept. of Public Health, a raccoon found near Tee Pee and Outlaw trails in Elgin has tested positive for rabies.

Additionally, along with the one person, two dogs were exposed and will be quarantined as required in the South Carolina Rabies Control Act.

The raccoon was submitted to DPH’s laboratory for testing Wednesday, Sept. 3,, and was confirmed to have rabies on Thursday, Sept. 4.

If you believe you, someone you know, or your pets have come in contact with this raccoon or another animal that potentially has rabies call DPH’s Columbia office at (803) 896-4680 during normal business hours (8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday) or after hours and on holidays at (888) 847-0902 (Select Option 2).

This raccoon is the fourth animal in Kershaw County to test positive for rabies in 2025.

There have been 64 cases of rabid animals statewide this year.

Contact information for local Public Health offices is available at dph.sc.gov/RabiesContacts.

For more information on rabies visit dph.sc.gov/rabies or cdc.gov/rabies.