Rabid raccoon found in Lexington County, one person exposed

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) says a rabid raccoon was found in Lexington County, say health officials.

Courtesy SC Department Public Health logo press release

The raccoon was submitted to DPH’s laboratory for testing on Oct. 13, and was confirmed to have rabies on Oct. 14.

The Lexington County raccoon was found near Bristlecone Road and Frick Court in Chapin.

An one person was exposed and has been referred to their healthcare provider, says SCDPH.

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 rabies prevention program reporting line at (888) 847-0902 (Select Option 2).

Statewide there have been 95 confirmed rabid animals this year, according to SCDPH.