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Gray fox in Pleasant Township positive for rabies

A fox that tried to attack a Warren County resident this week and went on to attack a dog has tested positive for rabies.

According to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, a gray fox tried to attack a person in Pleasant Township. The person was not bitten, but the fox then moved on and attacked a dog, according to the department’s press office.

The fox was killed and sent for testing on Sunday, March 14. On Tuesday, the testing came back positive for rabies.

The dog was up-to-date on its rabies vaccination, according to the department.

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