A skunk in Laurens County, SC, tested positive for rabies, prompting pet quarantines and vaccination urges.

A skunk in Laurens County, South Carolina, tested positive for rabies, leading to the quarantine of two exposed pets. This case, found near Garrett Road and Highway 92 in Enoree, marks the first confirmed rabid animal in the county for 2025. South Carolina sees around 144 rabies cases annually. Residents are urged to report any animal exposures to the Department of Public Health and ensure their pets are vaccinated against rabies.