Forsyth County officials are warning residents that a raccoon recently recovered from an area just north of Ga. 53 in the northeast part of the county has tested positive for rabies.
A release from Forsyth County Animal Services Friday afternoon said the raccoon was captured Wednesday in the area of Crooked 'O' Road, less than a mile from the Bolling Bridge at the Hall County line.
“The resident that reported the rabid animal did a great job of calling Animal Services to report the possibly rabid raccoon,” Forsyth County Animal Services Supervisor Haley Brown said. “The prompt report of the animal allowed for Animal Services to respond quickly and capture it for testing.”
Officials advised residents in the area to make sure their pets are current on their rabies vaccinations and avoid any animals behaving strangely. Anyone who sees an animal they believe may be rabid is asked to contact Forsyth County Animal Services by calling 770-781-2138 or by calling Forsyth County 911 if it is after business hours.
