Skunk found in Henrico County was rabid

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Henrico County police say a skunk that chased a dog in a backyard pen was rabid.

Police said in a news release the skunk’s remains were submitted to a state lab for testing and the results were positive for rabies.

No other animals or people were exposed to the skunk, which had entered the pen on Sunday.

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