First case of rabies confirmed in Lubbock County this year.
A skunk found in western Lubbock County has tested positive for rabies, the first reported case in Lubbock in 2023. Rabies is a viral illness that can be transmitted to humans through an infected animal’s saliva and is almost always fatal once symptoms begin. Officials advise seeking medical attention as soon as possible if coming in contact with a potentially rabid animal and remind the public to keep pets vaccinated and avoid contact with wildlife, particularly coyotes, bats, foxes, raccoons, and skunks.