LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C. — Rabies cases in Lincoln County have increased this year, with 12 recorded incidents so far, including three reported just last week. Despite the uptick, health officials say this season is not more active than previous years and advise residents to remain cautious but not alarmed.

Let’s verify what families should know to stay safe.

OUR SOURCES

Emily Herring, a public health veterinarian with the North Carolina Division of Public Health

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

WHAT WE FOUND

Herring said the animals most commonly associated with rabies exposure in the state are raccoons, foxes, skunks and bats. She said it's also normal to see more encounters this time of year.

“People tend to spend more time outdoors,” Herring said. “So the increase in

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