A skunk found in Efland tested positive for rabies last week at the State Laboratory of Public Health.
The skunk was submitted after a resident in the vicinity of High Rock Road and Maple Avenue found her dog barking at the skunk in her yard. The resident brought the dog inside with her other dog while she contacted Animal Control.
Both dogs were currently vaccinated against rabies and received rabies booster shots within 72 hours of exposure, which is required under North Carolina law. Animals exposed to rabies that have not been vaccinated or do not receive rabies boosters within 72 hours must either be destroyed or quarantined for six months.
So far this year, Orange County has received six positive rabies tests. If any possible exposure to a bat, raccoon or fox is suspected, call Animal Control at 245-2075 or call 911.