Worcester County Health Department advises rabid cat found at the Pocomoke River State Park - Milburn Landing Area Campground

Snow Hill, Md. – The Worcester County Health Department has confirmed that an adult was bitten by a rabid cat at the Pocomoke River State Park - Milburn Landing campground area on Monday, September 15, 2014. The cat was located, euthanized and sent for rabies testing. Rabies was confirmed by the State Laboratories Administration Rabies Lab. The cat was described as a medium adult male, dark gray with white under its chin and belly with four white feet.

Health department officials warn that any person, pet or other animal that may have had contact with this cat could be at risk for rabies exposure. To report any contact with or exposure to the cat, call the Worcester County Health Department immediately at 410-641-9559. If you call after hours or on the weekend, call Worcester County Emergency Services at 410-632-1311 to reach health department on-call staff.

If a person has been bitten or scratched, he or she should seek immediate