Safety officials in Martin County have reported two cases of rabies in raccoons, one in Hobe Sound and the other in Stuart, and are urging residents to take precautions to prevent the spread of the disease. In response to the rise in rabies risk, officials are releasing information to ensure public safety. Your neighborhood: Local coverage from WPBF 25 NewsThey advise vaccinating all pets and livestock, watching pets closely when outdoors, and staying away from stray animals. Get the latest news updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here.Residents are encouraged to call local wildlife officials instead of approaching stray animals.
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. —
Safety officials in Martin County have reported two cases of rabies in raccoons, one in Hobe Sound and the other in Stuart, and are urging residents to take precautions to prevent the spread of the disease.
In response to the rise in rabies risk, officials are releasing information to ensure public safety.
Your neighborhood: Local coverage from WPBF 25 News
They advise vaccinating all pets and livestock, watching pets closely when outdoors, and staying away from stray animals.
Get the latest news updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here.
Residents are encouraged to call local wildlife officials instead of approaching stray animals.