Rabies alert: Positive case found in Roanoke City fox

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)- Health officials in Roanoke confirm a case of rabies found in a fox.

The rabid fox was discovered near Beechwood Dr and Roberts Road in southwestern Roanoke City, according to Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts (RCAHD).

The fox was confirmed positive for rabies by the Virginia Department of Health on March 21. The RCAHD asks anyone with possible human or animal contact with his animal to contact RCAHD or Roanoke City Animal Control…

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