5-Year-Old Oaklyn Parsons Returns Home After Rabid Fox Attack
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Updated · WALB · Jul 1
5-Year-Old Oaklyn Parsons Returns Home After Rabid Fox Attack
2 articles · Updated · WALB · Jul 1
Summary
Oaklyn Parsons, 5, has been released from the hospital and is recovering at home after a fox attack outside her Lowndes County home tested positive for rabies.
The family said Oaklyn is continuing the recommended post-exposure rabies treatment schedule, with her next round of vaccinations due at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Sunday's attack happened near Mount Zion Church Road by Dewar Elementary School, where the fox suddenly charged and latched onto her leg before relatives pulled it away.
South Health District officials said rabid animals often show erratic or aggressive behavior, but stressed one confirmed rabid fox does not signal a wider outbreak.
Health officials said summer wildlife activity and habitat changes can raise the chance of human encounters, and urged pet vaccinations and immediate care after any wild-animal exposure.