A juvenile striped skunk near Rancho Cordova tested positive for rabies and was euthanized.
A juvenile striped skunk found near the American River Parkway in Rancho Cordova tested positive for rabies. The skunk, showing neurological signs, was euthanized and tested at the California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory. Rabies is a severe nervous system infection, usually transmitted through animal bites. County officials advise avoiding contact with wild animals and report any encounters.
June 29, 2024
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