This is an amazing story. The Associated Press (AP) reported today that a woman jogger in Arizona who was attacked by a rabid fox continued to run one mile to her car, where she pried the fox off of her arm, and then drove herself to the hospital for treatment.
Somehow, she had the presence of mind to want to have the fox tested for rabies, so she put the fox in her trunk for the drive to the hospital. The fox then bit an animal control officer who opened the truck to retrieve the fox.
No word yet on the rabies test results, but both the woman and the animal control officer are receiving post-exposure rabies vaccinations.
I jog a few miles a week. I cannot imagine running one mile with a fox attached to my shoe! I wish a quick recovery for this woman and the animal control officer in this case.
Read more:
- Jogger runs mile with rabid fox locked on her arm
From the Associated Press - Veterinary Q & A: Rabies
- Rabies Vaccine - Just for Licensing?
Comments
YIKES! I definately would not have the where with all to do that….nope, i’d be screaming and flipping out, and probably die of a heart attack! LOL
great story janet….pls keep us posted on the outcome! ; )