LINCOLNTON, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- A rabid skunk was found outside of home in western Lincoln County last week.

The skunk, which was confirmed to have rabies by a state lab Wednesday, is the 13th such case in the county this year after just two were reported in 2024. It’s also the fourth reported this month.

Lincoln County officials said a resident called Animal Services regarding a skunk that was found inside the fenced area with the family dog the night before in the 3000 block of Plateau Road. The homeowner dispatched the skunk, but there was no exposure to humans and domestic animal exposure was uncertain.

The dog was up to date on its rabies vaccination; therefore, a booster dose was administered in the event exposure did occur.

Last year, there were only two rabies cases in Li

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