MOBILE, Ala. -- The Georgia Department of Public Health recently detected the rabies virus among wildlife in Forsyth County, Georgia near U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District’s Lake Lanier Project. A raccoon in the area of Sweetwater Drive and Buford Dam Road tested positive for rabies.
USACE Mobile District encourages anyone visiting recreation areas at Lake Lanier, and other Corps sites, to always exercise caution if there is an encounter with wildlife animals or unknown domestic pets.
If you observe an animal acting strangely, please avoid the animal and immediately contact the Lake Lanier Project Office: 770-945-9531.
You may also call Georgia Department of Natural Resources 24-hour Ranger Hotline: 1-800-241-4113.
CLICK HERE to read a news release from GA Department of Public Health, learn more about rabies in Forsyth County, and access other resources.
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Release no. 19-029