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Rabid Raccoon Found in Horry County, SC: Third Case This Year

9/17/2025

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A rabid raccoon was discovered in Little River, Horry County, SC, near Highway 17 and Pavilion Drive.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health confirmed the rabies diagnosis after testing on September 11-12, 2025.
One individual was exposed and referred for evaluation.
This raccoon marks the third rabies-positive animal in Horry County this year, following a rabid cat found a week earlier.
SCDPH reported 67 confirmed rabies cases statewide in 2025, urging residents to vaccinate pets and avoid wild animals.

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A rabid raccoon was discovered in Little River, Horry County, SC, near Highway 17 and Pavilion Drive.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health confirmed the rabies diagnosis after testing on September 11-12, 2025.
One individual was exposed and referred for evaluation.
This raccoon marks the third rabies-positive animal in Horry County this year, following a rabid cat found a week earlier.
SCDPH reported 67 confirmed rabies cases statewide in 2025, urging residents to vaccinate pets and avoid wild animals.