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5-year-old South Georgia girl attacked by rabid fox, family says
WALB • • health
Key Points:
- A 5-year-old girl named Oaklyn Bishop from Valdosta, Georgia, is recovering after being attacked by a rabid fox on her front porch on June 28; the fox tested positive for rabies.
- The fox had previously attacked a neighbor, a firefighter, who managed to fend it off before it targeted Oaklyn, who was with her mother’s partner at the time.
- Oaklyn’s family had to fend off the fox multiple times before her grandfather shot it in the leg, and it was later struck by a passing truck, allowing officials to capture and test the animal.
- Oaklyn is undergoing rabies post-exposure treatment and is experiencing emotional distress, showing fear of being outside or alone.
- The family shared video of the attack to raise public awareness and urged the community to be cautious around wild animals, advising immediate medical attention if bitten.
