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Updated · The MoCoShow · Jun 6
Rabid Fox Attacks 1 Man and 2 Dogs in Rockville Neighborhoods
Updated
Updated · The MoCoShow · Jun 6

Rabid Fox Attacks 1 Man and 2 Dogs in Rockville Neighborhoods

3 articles · Updated · The MoCoShow · Jun 6

Summary

  • Rockville police warned residents around Potomac Woods and Horizon Hills after a rabid fox attacked a man and his dog, then separately attacked another dog.
  • The alert centers on a rabid wild animal still posing a risk in the community, with authorities urging people to stay vigilant outdoors.
  • Residents were told to supervise pets closely and avoid foxes or other wildlife that appear aggressive, disoriented, unusually bold or sick.
  • Police asked anyone who sees an aggressive fox or suspicious animal activity to call the Rockville City Police Department at 240-314-8900.

Insights

Is the Rockville fox attack an isolated case, or a warning of growing human-wildlife conflict in our suburbs?
When even vaccinated pets can get rabies, what is the true risk to animals in our neighborhoods?