Rabies cases in Hamilton has risen to 65

There are now 65 cases of rabies in raccoons and skunks in Hamilton.

Since the first case was reported back in December, after two dogs got into a fight with a sick raccoon in the back of an animal services van , 46 raccoons and 19 skunks have tested positive.

Hamilton public heath says rabies in skunks is common and expected to be found in areas where raccoons tested positive for the virus.

Five other raccoons have tested positive, four in Haldimand- Norfolk and one in Niagara, bringing the total for Ontario to 70.