Rabid skunk found in Douglas County

Posted: 03.18.2010 at 12:39 PM

Read more: State, Local, Health, Agriculture, Animals, Rabid Skunk, Douglas County

PARKER, Colo. (AP) -- Douglas County health officials are advising residents to have pets and livestock vaccinated after a skunk in Parker was found to have rabies.

The Tri-County Health Department says the rabid skunk is the first to be identified in Douglas County in more than 20 years.

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