GREENVILLE, S.C. \u2014<\/strong><\/p>\nTwo rabid animals have been confirmed in South Carolina, and health officials say two people have been exposed.<\/p>\n
According to the South Carolina Department of Health, a raccoon in Charleston County and a bat in Greenville County tested positive for rabies.<\/p>\n
In Greenville, the bat was found near North Main and West Court Streets while the raccoon was found near Wappoo Drive and Hinson Avenue in Charleston.<\/p>\n
One person in each separate instance was exposed and referred to their healthcare provider for treatment.<\/p>\n
Officials ask that if you believe that you, someone you know, or your pets have been exposed to rabies contact SCDPH’s Upstate Greenville-Spartanburg office at 864-372-3270 or the Charleston office at 843-953-4713 during normal business hours.<\/p>\n
SCDPH says as a reminder that you cannot tell if a bat, or any other animal, has rabies by simply looking at it as the disease must be confirmed in a laboratory. <\/p>\n
Unusual behavior in bats that might indicate the animal has rabies includes daytime activity, inability to fly, and being found in places they are not usually seen, like in your home or on your lawn. <\/p>\n
In 2026, this bat is the fourth animal in Greenville County to test positive for rabies and the Charleston raccoon is the seventh animal to test positive for rabies in that county. <\/p>\n
There have been 66 cases of rabid animals statewide this year, according to officials.<\/p>\n
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