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Rabid Coyote Exposes Huntersville Resident to Rabies
11 Jun
Summary
- A resident and pet exposed to rabies after coyote encounter.
- The rabid coyote was found near Monocacy Boulevard.
- This marks the fourth rabies case in the county this year.
A recent incident in Huntersville has led to one person and their pet receiving treatment for rabies exposure. On June 6, a coyote found near Monocacy Boulevard tested positive for the rabies virus. This marks the fourth confirmed case of rabies in Mecklenburg County this year. It is also the first documented instance of a coyote being diagnosed with rabies in the county since 2018.
Rabies is a preventable but deadly disease. Transmission to humans typically occurs through bites, licks, or scratches from infected animals. Health officials strongly advise against interacting with any wild animals, regardless of their apparent demeanor. Maintaining up-to-date rabies vaccinations for domestic pets is also a critical preventative measure.
Prior to this coyote case, Mecklenburg County had recorded two rabies cases in raccoons and one in a cat in 2026. Last year, the county documented a total of 11 rabies cases.
