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Two people attacked by rabid fox at Busch Gardens in Virginia
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By: WTKR Staff
and last updated 2021-07-08 20:05:14-04
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. â The Hampton-Peninsula Health District is notifying guests and residents that on July 5, a rabid fox attacked two people at Busch Gardens, Williamsburg.
Officials said the two people involved were a man and a boy.
The boy was the only one bitten, and the bite was not severe.
He is OK; however, the prescribed series of four injections were initiated.
The animal was captured and died shortly after the incident.
Anyone with information regarding any exposure to this animal (bite, scratch, or contact with saliva by open wound or eyes, nose, mouth) is asked to contact the Hampton-Peninsula Health District - Williamsburg Environmental Health Office, (757) 603-4277. Exposures also include direct contact between your pet and the rabid animal.
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Public Health Officials Confirm Walker County’s 1st 2021 Animal Rabies Case Monday, May 10, 2021
A skunk has tested positive for animal rabies in Walker County, and public health officials are reminding residents about the potential dangers of rabies and urging them to make sure their pets are vaccinated against the potentially deadly disease. This is the first confirmed animal rabies case in Walker County for 2021 and the first since 2014.
While confirmed cases are relatively rare, officials emphasize animal rabies can be found throughout Walker County.“Rabies is always circulating in our wild animal population,” said the Walker County Health Department’s Environmental Health Manager Jason Osgatharp.