Worcester Euthanizes Fox After 2 Bite Attacks, Tests Animal for Rabies
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Updated · NBC Boston · Aug 13
Worcester Euthanizes Fox After 2 Bite Attacks, Tests Animal for Rabies
3 articles · Updated · NBC Boston · Aug 13
Summary
A fox that bit a Worcester woman Thursday morning was euthanized after the attack, and police said it is being tested for rabies.
Two attacks hit the same neighborhood within about 13 hours: Janessa Williams was bitten around 8:50 p.m. Wednesday on Jones Street, and Zena Bottom was attacked around 9:45 a.m. Thursday on Granite Street.
Williams said the fox charged her while she was riding a bike, bit her leg and arm, and knocked her down; Bottom said it mauled her foot on her porch until she pulled it off.
Police did not say whether the same fox was responsible for both attacks, and both victims were recovering at home Thursday night.