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Rabid fox captured in Griffin after attacking family dog

Officials said the fox showed unusual aggression and attacked a dog before testing positive, prompting warnings to avoid wild animals and keep pets vaccinated.

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A rabid fox was captured in the Forest Hills Neighborhood area after attacking a pet dog on Springer Drive.

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GRIFFIN — A fox in the Springer Drive area of Spalding County has tested positive for rabies, according to results received from the Georgia Department of Public Health Laboratory on June 11.

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Boulder County Public Health is urging residents to take precautions to protect themselves and their pets from getting infected.

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Rabid fox confirmed in metro Atlanta

Authorities in Griffin say an aggressive fox who attacked a dog was confirmed infected with rabies.

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Rabid fox captured in Griffin after attacking family dog

A rabid fox was captured in the Forest Hills Neighborhood area after attacking a pet dog on Springer Drive.

·Atlanta, United States
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WAGA broke the news in Atlanta, United States on Friday, June 12, 2026.
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