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Health department officials seeking person, people possibly exposed to rabies

A photo of two skunks shared by the Oklahoma State Department of Health as officials work to find a person or people possibly exposed to rabies. Photo taken on June 3, 2022 from the organization's Facebook page.
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A photo of two skunks shared by the Oklahoma State Department of Health as officials work to find a person or people possibly exposed to rabies. Photo taken on June 3, 2022 from the organization's Facebook page.

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is working to find whoever left a litter of five baby skunks at an animal shelter in Bristow around May 24th.

State health officials said they’re trying to reach that person, or persons due to a possible rabies exposure.

If you or someone you know was involved with this situation, please call the OSDH Communicable Disease Epidemiologist-on-call at 405-426-8710.

Before making her way to Public Radio Tulsa, KWGS News Director Cassidy Mudd worked as an assignment editor and digital producer at a local news station. Her work has appeared on ABC, CBS, and NBC affiliates across the country.