Rabid Skunk Confirmed in St

Friday, June 19, 2026 at 4:18 AM

Health officials say a skunk found near Rensselaer Falls has tested positive for rabies, marking the fifth confirmed rabies case in St. Lawrence County this year. Public health officials are urging residents to keep pets vaccinated, avoid contact with wild animals, and report any bites or possible rabies exposures immediately. Rabies is nearly always fatal […]

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