The animal that infected him has not been identified, though, it's possible he was infected while traveling internationally.

The state had not had a confirmed case of rabies in a human since 1996. Officials have not identified how the person was infected.

KENTUCKY ( FOX 56) — The Kentucky Department of Health said a person has died from rabies in northern Kentucky. Health officials said the source of the person’s rabies exposure hasn’t been identified and may have happened outside the U.S. during international travel. The patient reportedly received medical treatment in Kentucky and Ohio.