DUPLIN COUNTY, N.C. -- Officials are reminding pet owners to get their pets vaccinated for rabies.

  • Animal services say there have been two confirmed cases of rabies in the past week
  • One case involved a fox in the Durwood Evans Road area; the second case involved a raccoon found about 15 minutes away on Rivenbark Town Road
  • Call 911 if you believe you see an animal displaying symptoms of rabies

Animal services say there have been two confirmed cases of rabies in the past week.

One case involved a fox in the Durwood Evans Road area. The second case involved a raccoon found about 15 minutes away on Rivenbark Town Road.

Authorities say you should watch children closely when they play outside and avoid approaching any wildlife you see.

Call 911 if you believe you see an animal displaying symptoms of rabies.

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