Fox in Winston-Salem tests positive for rabies

Fox in Winston-Salem tests positive for rabies after attacking two people near Old Salem

SEIZED ON THE SAME PROPERTY. TONIGHT IN FORSYTH COUNTY, HEALTH LEADERS SAY A FOX ATTACKED TWO PEOPLE NEAR A RECREATION CENTER. KARA PETERS IS WITH US LIVE TONIGHT TO EXPLAIN WHAT THE TESTS ARE NOW SHOWING. KARA IS HERE AFTER TWO DOGS WERE FOUND DEAD. YES. DEVANTE LEADERS FROM THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT IN FORSYTH COUNTY SAY THE FOX HAD RABIES. OFFICIALS SAY THE FOX ATTACKED TWO PEOPLE ON JUNE 27. THE VICTIMS’ AGES ARE STILL UNCLEAR. NOW, OFFICIALS SAY THE ATTACK TOOK PLACE IN THE OLD SALEM COMMUNITY AND NEAR THE SIMS RECREATION CENTER HERE IN WINSTON-SALEM. AND WE HAVE TALKED TO PEOPLE WHO SAY THEY SEE ANIMALS ALL THE TIME BUT ARE SURPRISED TO LEARN ABOUT THE FOX ATTACK. TRENT HANCOCK, GM OF LOT 63 IN OLD SALEM, SAYS THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH INFORMED HIS COMPANY OF THE ATTACK TODAY. HANCOCK SAYS FORTUNE, HE AND HIS EMPLOYEES ARE FINE. I HAVE WARNED MY STAFF TO LOOK OUT FOR MORE ANIMALS AND IF ONE IS A LITTLE TOO EAGER TO COME INTO THE STORE WE WILL SCARE IT AWAY. AND COUNTY LEADERS ARE ASKING ANYONE WHO HAS SEEN A FOX IN THIS AREA BETWEEN JUNE 20TH AND 27TH TO CONTACT THEIR DOCTOR AND FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES. WE WILL HAVE MORE ON IT AT SIX. WE LIVE IN THE EYE

Fox in Winston-Salem tests positive for rabies after attacking two people near Old Salem

A fox has tested positive for rabies, according to the Forsyth County Health Department.On June 27, two people were attacked by a fox in the Old Salem area. Top StoriesNew laws take effect in North Carolina July 1Eyeing the tropics: Beryl is now a Category 5 and the earliest storm of its strength of the Atlantic season, with winds of 159 mphThomasville police investigating West Main Street homicide, agency saysClick here for the latest news of interestIf you came into contact with a fox near Old Salem between June 20 and June 27, please contact your primary care physician as well as Forsyth County Animal Services, which can be reached at 336-703-2480.Anyone who believes their pet has come into contact with a fox should contact their veterinarian and Forsyth County Animal Services.This story is constantly developing, check back later for updates.Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscastsNAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love | BREAKING STORIES Stay up to date with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here

According to the Forsyth County Health Department, a fox has been diagnosed with rabies.

On June 27, two people were attacked by a fox in the Old Salem area.

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If you came into contact with a fox near Old Salem between June 20 and June 27, please urgently contact your primary care physician and Forsyth County Animal Services at 336-703-2480.

Anyone who believes their pet has come into contact with a fox should contact their veterinarian and Forsyth County Animal Services.

This is a developing story. Check back later for updates.

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