Officials said the child’s injuries did not appear to be life-threatening. Authorities killed the bear, which they said had posed a danger to emergency responders.
Tag: Rabies
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Ukrainians Face New Hurdle at U.S. Border: No Dogs
Federal health guidelines limit the entry of pets from countries like Ukraine with a high incidence of rabies. For some refugees, the rule has been devastating.
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Capitol Fox’s Three Kits Euthanized After Rabies Exposure
The saga of the wild red fox — celebrated as a mascot, then hunted as an aggressive attacker, then killed and found to be rabid — grew darker after her kits were euthanized as well.
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Wild Fox on Capitol Hill Is Euthanized After Attacks
The tale of a wild fox on Capitol Hill had captivated those who live and work there. Then a congressman and several others were bitten, the fox was captured and she turned out to be rabid.
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Fox Captured on Capitol Grounds After Reports of Attacks
Animal control officers descended on Capitol Hill after reports of lawmakers, staff members and reporters being attacked by a wild fox believed to have been nesting on the Capitol grounds.