<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3ihKVF_1B8tHFPh00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3ihKVF_1B8tHFPh00" width="1280" height="853" >CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) — A skunk found in Clovis has tested positive for rabies, according to city officials. Clovis Animal Control Officers initially responded to the report of an animal behaving abnormally in the 2300 block of East 14th Street on Friday, May 1.This is the first confirmed case of rabies within the City of Clovis this year, and the second confirmed case in Curry County, according to city officials.“Rabies is a deadly virus that affects the nervous system of mammals, including humans. In New Mexico, rabies is most commonly found in wildlife such as skunks, bats, and foxes, though any mammal can be infected. Infected animals may display unusual behavior, including aggression, lack of fear of humans, or appearing unusually tame,” officials stated in a news release on Wednesday.Police ask residents to take these precautions:<ul><li>Ensure all pets are up to date on rabies vaccinations</li><li>Avoid contact with wild or unfamiliar animals</li><li>Do not approach animals that appear sick or behave abnormally</li><li>Report any animal bites or exposure immediately</li></ul>Anyone who encounters a sick or abnormally-behaving animal is asked to call Clovis Animal Control. If someone is bit or believe they have been exposed to rabies, they should seek medical attention and call the New Mexico Department of Health Helpline at 1-833-SWNURSE (1-833-796-8773).</div></body>

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CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) — A skunk found in Clovis has tested positive for rabies, according to city officials. Clovis Animal Control Officers initially responded to the report of an animal behaving abnormally in the 2300 block of East 14th Street on Friday, May 1. This is the first confirmed...

Skunk found on 14th St. in Clovis tests positive for rabies

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