Pitt County Health Officials Confirm Second Rabid Raccoon in Greenville
Pitt County health officials have confirmed another rabid raccoon was found in Greenville, near East 10th Street and Brownlea Drive. This marks the second rabid raccoon reported in Greenville since April, following a recent positive rabies test for a stray…
Greenville New Bern Washington, NC, September 25, 2026 — Pitt County health officials have confirmed the discovery of another rabid raccoon within the city of Greenville. The animal was located near the intersection of East 10th Street and Brownlea Drive, according to officials.
This recent confirmation represents the second instance of a rabid raccoon being identified in Greenville since April of this year. The finding follows a previously reported positive rabies test for a stray cat within Pitt County.
Details regarding the exact date of the raccoon’s discovery were not immediately available. Health officials typically advise residents to avoid contact with wild animals, especially those exhibiting unusual behavior. Rabies is a serious viral disease that can affect the nervous system of mammals and is typically transmitted through the bite of an infected animal.
The presence of rabies in wildlife populations is a recurring concern for public health agencies. Further information or specific guidance from Pitt County health officials regarding precautions in the affected area was not provided in the initial report.
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