The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) has just confirmed two rabid skunks were found in Rock Hill.

The first skunk appeared near Bookout and Percival roads. No people were exposed, but two dogs were, and they will now be quarantined under the South Carolina Rabies Control Act.

The second skunk, located near Bynum and Richland avenues, exposed one person, who has since been referred to a healthcare provider for treatment.

Both animals were submitted for testing on September 30 and confirmed positive for rabies on October 1.

These mark the seventh and eighth rabid animals found in York County this year. In 2024, York County recorded six of South Carolina’s 81 total cases.

Statewide, there have been 77 rabid animal cases so far in 2025. Since 2002, the annual average has b

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