Rabid fox confirmed in Georgetown County; person, dog exposed
Fri, July 17, 2026 at 7:19 PM
UpdatedFri, July 17, 2026 at 7:25 PM
This is the 16th case of rabies detected in Bexar County so far this year. Most previous cases have involved bats. (Getty Images)
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, SC (WCIV) —A rabid fox confirmed in Georgetown County exposed one person and one dog, according to the South Carolina Department of Public Health
The fox was found near Plantersville Road and North Fraser Street in Georgetown and tested positive for rabies July 16. The person has been referred to a healthcare provider, while the dog will be quarantined under state law
The case marks Georgetown County’s first confirmed rabies case of 2026. State health officials said 59 rabid animals have been confirmed statewide this year
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Anyone who may have come into contact with the fox or another potentially rabid animal should call the state’s rabies reporting line at 888-847-0902
