The Western Cape Department of Agriculture says at least three cases of suspected rabies have been detected in Cape fur seals in Blouberg, Strand and Muizenberg.
Spokesperson Mary James says provincial Veterinary Services, the Department of Fisheries and Coastal Management, are working to establish the origin and extent of the outbreak through further sampling and testing.
The Department has appealed to the public to avoid all contact with seals or any wildlife. Rabies can be transmitted to people through a lick, scratch, or bite of an animal or any saliva contact with broken skin.
Source: eNCA
In other news – Transport Dept confirms Shebeshxt seriously injured in car accident that claimed his daughter’s life
Department of Transport and Community Safety spokesperson Tidimalo Chuene has shared details of the accident on the R37 near the Smelters Mine outside Polokwane in Limpopo on Saturday night.
Controversial rap sensation Lehlogonolo “Shebeshxt” Chauke was involved in the car accident on his way to a gig at around 10 pm. Read more
