The Niagara County Department of Health on Friday confirmed a case of rabies in a raccoon found in the Town of Ransomville.
Police encouraged residents to make sure their pets are updated on their rabies vaccines.
One person and one dog were exposed to rabies in Oconee County, according to the South Carolina Department of Public Health.
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Rabid Raccoon Found Near CT Homes Prompts Warning For Community

A rabid raccoon found near homes has prompted a warning for residents in a Connecticut neighborhood. Granby police issued the alert after the animal tested positive for rabies near Fawn Drive.
Two people told animal control that a raccoon bit them around North Henry Street, North Patrick Street, and Cameron Street.
The Wicomico County Health Department (WCHD) has announced that a raccoon tested positive for rabies on Monday. Officials say the raccoon was found near Parsonsburg Road near Melson Road in Delmar.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a raccoon found in Saluda County has tested positive for rabies.
The raccoon was submitted to DPH’s laboratory for testing on Tuesday and was confirmed to have rabies on Wednesday.
South Carolina Department of Public Health confirms that a raccoon found near West Creek and Beulah roads in Leesville tested positive for rabies.
CAYCE, S.C. — The Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) confirmed that a raccoon located near Sunnyside Drive and 12th Street Extension in Cayce, S.C., tested positive for rabies.
A second raccoon in Wicomico County has tested positive for rabies this month. Officials said the raccoon was found in the area of Esham Road in Parsonsburg. The positive test came after contact with ...