Pack of 'aggressive' coyotes attacked sheep in El Paso County, sheep tests positive for rabies - KKTV

(KKTV) - A health alert from officials in El Paso County was sent out Friday evening tied to an attack by a pack of coyotes.

According to a release provided by El Paso County Public Health, a sheep tested positive for rabies after it was attacked by coyotes.

“Public Health is asking citizens in the Elbert, Black Forest area to be vigilant of wild animals, especially coyotes, bats, raccoons, skunks and foxes.

It is important for people bitten or scratched by a wild animal to contact their doctor and Public Health immediately.

Preventive vaccination is available for people known or suspected to have been in contact with a rabid animal,” Public Information Officer Natalie Sosa wrote in a release.

-Keep cats and other pets inside at night to reduce the risk of exposure to other domestic animals and wildlife.

-If people or pets are bitten or scratched by a wild or unknown animal, call your doctor and report to El Paso County Public Health’s bite report portal.

ABOUT RABIES FROM EL PASO COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH:.

Rabies spreads primarily through the bite of rabid animals, via infected saliva