Fox in Saturday’s Incident ‘Presumed’ to Have Rabies

The fox that bit a man on Cypress Road Saturday morning was “presumed to have been rabid,” according to a Wednesday release from the town.

The man killed the fox with electric hedge clippers right after he was bit in the boot, according to the police report. He said the bite did not break his skin, but he later fainted, police said.

The Arlington Police Department and Department of Health and Human Services are now urging all residents to take precautions around wild animals.

Fox Bites Man, Man Kills Fox, Man Faints

Here are some steps to take from the town:

• Vaccinate your pets. State law mandates all dogs, cats and ferrets be vaccinated against rabies. If your pet was previously vaccinated, check with your veterinarian to be sure the vaccination is current.
• Keep your garbage securely covered at all times. Open garbage will attract wild animals.
• Do not feed or approach any wild animals. Monitor your pets at all times when outdoors.
• Immediately report any animal that displays the signs of rabies to the Arlington Police Department.