DAVIE, Fla. — A rabies alert has been issued in Broward County.
According to health officials, a raccoon that was killed in the Davie area off I-595 Tuesday tested positive for the disease.
Rabies is deadly if left untreated, but post-exposure treatment is highly effective.
The virus is most often spread through the bite or scratch of an infected animal, like raccoons, bats, foxes, even stray dogs or cats.
Health officials say the 60-day alert covers the area between I-595 to the north, Southwest 26th Street to the south, Southwest 112th Avenue to the east, and Southwest 148th Avenue to the west.
People who live and visit the area are urged to avoid contact with wild animals, to keep their own pets on leashes and up to date on rabies vaccinations.
Health officials are reminding the public not to bring in any stray or wild animals, and to cover up your garbage cans to help keep them away.
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