Georgia public health officials and the management of Lake Lanier advise the public to beware of unfamiliar animals and watch out for any acting strangely after a raccoon in the area of Sweetwater Drive and Buford Dam Road tested positive for rabies.
The Georgia Department of Public Health reported the incident on Aug. 23, saying in a news release, "The rabies virus is present in Forsyth County wildlife and can be transmitted to domestic animals and humans." To view the release: https://bit.ly/2UafvXW
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said, “Always exercise caution if there is an encounter with wildlife animals or unknown domestic pets.”
If you see an animal acting strangely, the corps said, avoid it and immediately contact the Lake Lanier Project Office: 770-945-9531; or the 24-hour Ranger Hotline of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources: 800-241-4113. Information: https://bit.ly/2Htr72U
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