10/22/2026
Vancouver Coastal Health has reported that a number of people have been bitten by a rabid skunk in downtown Vancouver.
– Report Details –
SEEK TREATMENT
While Vancouver Coastal Health stated that the skunk was captured on Wednesday,
Oct. 21, anyone who had contact with a skunk between Sept. 22 and Oct. 17 is being asked to seek treatment.
LOCATION
The area covered by the advisory includes Stanley Park, the West End, and areas of downtown Vancouver bordered by Georgia and Burrard streets.
– Contact –
PET OWNERS
Any pet owner whose animal had direct contact with a skunk, in downtown Vancouver, during the four weeks identified by authorities should contact their vet immediately.
HUMAN EXPOSURE
Contact your GP or HealthLink BC
by calling 811 immediately.
REMINDER
This serves as a good reminder that if your dog or outdoor cat has not been vaccinated for Rabies within the last year, we encourage you to contact your vet to check whether their vaccine status is overdue or not.
For more information on Rabies, please visit the BC Centre for Disease Control website:
https://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/rabies