Woman Attacked Dog Killed By Rabid Fox In South Georgia
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A South Georgia woman was injured in an attack by a rabid fox last week.
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TIFTON, GA- A woman is recovering in South Georgia after she was attacked by a Rabid Fox in Tift County, Georgia on September 14, 2023. In addition to being attacked the woman's 17-year-old dog was fatally wounded by the rabid animal.
On September 14, 2023, a Tifton woman let her 17-year-old dog outside, shortly after letting the animal go outside she heard a yelping sound from the animal and went to investigate when she noticed a Fox was attacking her dog.
The woman went outside to try to assist her pet and fell on the ground. Once she was on the ground she was scratched and bitten by the Fox. A nearby cat ran away at which time the fox began to chase the animal and stopped the attack.
The woman went to a nearby hospital for treatment of her injuries and is expected to make a full recovery. The dog had to be euthanized according to reports released. Tift County Animal Control and the Georgia Department of Public Health South Georgia Health District were able to locate the fox a day later and exterminate the animal. The animal was tested for Rabies and it was confirmed to be positive.
Georgia is home to numerous species of animals that can carry Rabies, which include foxes, racoons and bats to name a few. These types of animals are found in various parts of the state.