Kugluktuk residents warned about rabies after dog diagnosed

Dog owners and residents in Kugluktuk, Nunavut, are being warned that animals in the community could have contracted rabies.

In December, a stray puppy in the community was adoptedand brought south to Saskatchewan, where it tested positive for the deadly viral disease.

It's not known where the rabies originated but it's possible other dogs in the community have it.

A release from the Department of Health warns residents notto approach any dogs that behave strangely.

It says people who arescratched or bittenshould go to a health centre immediately.

There are vaccinations available in the community.