- Residents in a Pennsylvania neighborhood are being advised to avoid sick foxes with mange to prevent the spread of the contagious condition.
Residents in a Pennsylvania neighborhood are being advised to avoid local wildlife, foxes in particular. According to NBC 10 in Philadelphia, a Malvern neighborhood is dealing with some sick foxes right now, prompting officials to remind people to stay away.
It sounds like the foxes may have mange, which is a contagious condition. Humans who interact with the foxes could unintentionally spread it, causing even more foxes in the neighborhood to fall ill.
The authorities are also telling folks to avoid trying to help the foxes, since it’s illegal to do so in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania without a permit. Instead, residents are being advised to contact the Pennsylvania Game Commission to report any sightings of the sick animals…