US EditionFamily dog protects 8-year-old girl from rabid fox attack in North Carolina
WILKES COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, JUL 15 – Copper, the family dog, prevented a rabid fox from attacking an 8-year-old girl and her boyfriend; Copper is now quarantined to prevent rabies infection.
- On July 5, a Wilkes County family dog named Copper protected eight-year-old Arabella from a rabid fox outside Wilkes Community College.
- This event occurred amid a rise in rabies cases among foxes in the area, a trend confirmed by shelter director Travis Parker this summer.
- Copper grabbed and shook the fox, preventing it from reaching Arabella or her family, while the fox bit the woman's boyfriend and fled.
- Leslie Barnes highlighted the dog's protective behavior, noting that the fox had no opportunity to come close to her.
- Officials recommend vaccinating pets and keeping outdoor animals inside until boosted to reduce rabies risk after multiple recent animal bites.
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