The City of Coffeyville is working with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Montgomery County Health Department following a confirmed case of rabies within city limits.

City officials say a skunk that was active during daylight hours had contact with a local dog and later tested positive for the virus as part of routine safety protocols. Rabies does exist in wildlife across Kansas, most commonly in skunks and bats, and while cases like this are uncommon, they are not unexpected.

Officials emphasize there is no broader public health risk at this time, and appropriate steps have been taken. Residents are reminded to keep pets up to date on vaccinations, avoid contact with wildlife and report any unusual animal behavior to local authorities.