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June 26, 2019
Fourth rabies case confirmed in county
The Bandera County Sheriff’s Office reported today that a raccoon tested positive for the rabies virus. It was found in the 1400 block of Hwy. 16 N. This is the fourth confirmed case in the county.
Area residents are asked to be extremely cautious around wild animals, and to closely monitor their pets. This includes no outside feeding and no handling of any animal that has not been vaccinated against the rabies virus.
If you see any stray animal, or suspect any animal of being rabid, please contact the Sheriff’s Office at 830-796-3771, or call 911 if it’s an emergency.
Area residents are asked to be extremely cautious around wild animals, and to closely monitor their pets. This includes no outside feeding and no handling of any animal that has not been vaccinated against the rabies virus.
If you see any stray animal, or suspect any animal of being rabid, please contact the Sheriff’s Office at 830-796-3771, or call 911 if it’s an emergency.