The Russell County Health Department is raising awareness about dog bite prevention.
This week is Dog Bite Prevention Week. Health Department Nursing Supervisor Bridgett Kean said it’s important for those who are bitten by a dog to report that to the health department.
Health Department Environmentalist Jonathan Dye said his office’s responsibility involves monitoring the animal.
Dye said there were more than 600 reported dog bites in the 10-county Lake Cumberland district last year. 75 of those were in Russell County. Officials say those numbers are only reported bites and the actual number is likely higher.
For questions or to report a dog bite, the Russell County Health Department can be reached at 270-343-2181.
