Two human victims now face rabies treatments in Dalton area

DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) – A second victim is now being treated for exposure to rabies in Whitfield County.

They were both exposed to the same rabid cat a week ago in the Dawnville area.

A deputy responding to the incident killed the cat after it became too aggressive.

The victims now face a series of shots over a two-week period.

Four household cats were exposed to the rabid one. Animal control has set up traps to catch them.