Family Hires Petting Zoo for Party—Two Weeks Later Comes Terrifying Warning
Summary
A family in Durham, North Carolina, hired a mobile petting zoo for a party, and two weeks later, they learned some baby goats from the zoo tested positive for rabies. Local health officials are investigating and advising people who had contact with the goats to seek medical advice for possible rabies exposure.Key Facts
- Tatiana Villatoro hired Farm Adventures Mobile Petting Zoo for a family event on August 16.
- Several baby goats from the petting zoo tested positive for rabies after one goat was euthanized and tested.
- Rabies is a deadly virus that can be transmitted to humans through bites or saliva contact and requires immediate vaccination if exposed.
- The Durham County Department of Public Health and North Carolina health authorities are investigating potential rabies exposure.
- People who came into contact with the goats between July 28 and August 27 are urged to contact health officials.
- The petting zoo operator was unaware of the rabies risk and had acted on veterinarian advice when symptoms appeared in the goats.
- Farm Adventures Mobile Petting Zoo appeared at two events in Durham County, and health officials are contacting attendees to assess exposure risk.
- Tatiana Villatoro sought emergency medical treatment after learning about the rabies cases, before being contacted by health authorities.
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