8/18/17
by News Department on 08/18/17Warning about foxes...
The Pennsylvania Health Department has issued a statement to the residents of West Mahanoy Township in regards to a rabid fox that was found in the area of New Road in Lost Creek, West Mahanoy Township on August 14.
Police said the Pennsylvania Game Commission caught two foxes and one tested positive for rabies on Monday. They could not confirm if they caught the fox that bit a boy on Monday.
The department also received a report of a red fox near the Lost Creek area that has shown aggressive behavior, but it has not yet been captured.
Anyone with a bite or other significant human exposure to the saliva or central nervous system fluid from this animal should contact the Schuylkill County State Health Center at (570) 621-3112 or toll-free at
1-877-PA-HEALTH.
1-877-PA-HEALTH.
The Department of Health is asking anyone with a pet that has been injured by this animal should contact his or her veterinarian for advice about protecting you and your family.
