Officials warn residents after rabies cases in Arizona’s wildlife

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Officials are warning Arizona residents to keep themselves and their pets safe after several cases of rabies in wild animals across the state.

The Arizona Game and Fish Department advises residents to keep a safe distance from wildlife, especially if they behave abnormally or act aggressively or fearfully toward humans.

A report from the Arizona Department of Health Services showed that foxes and skunks were the most common species to test positive for rabies from January to March of this year…

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