ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – A racoon in the Town of Lima has recently tested positive for rabies, the Livingston County Department of Health confirmed. The racoon tested positive for rabies on March 21, 2025. One domestic goat was confirmed to be exposed. The goat had received a prior rabies vacc ination to prevent infection. Rabies is classified as a deadly virus that attacks the central nervous system in mammals. Rabies is most commonly found in raccoons, skunks, and bats in Livingston County. Unvaccinated dogs, cats, and farm animals are at risk for getting rabies. Health officials said you typically cannot tell if an animal is rabid by looking at it. Wild or feral animals should always be avoided. Some signs of rabies in wildlife include the inability to walk, appearance of 'drunkness', unwillingness to drink water or eat, drooling, aggressive behavior, or any significant change in temperament. Health officials are urging people to stay safe and report any potential rabies exposures to the county's Department of Health. You can report rabies exposure by call the DOH at (585) 243-7280 or fill out a bite report on this website here. For more information on rabies vaccination requirements or how to avoid rabies exposure you can visit the Livingston County website here. ...read more read less