Rabid Fox Golfer
The fox was found to have rabies, authorities say. the attack happened Wednesday at Granada Farms Country Club in Granite Falls.
According to Caldwell County officials, a fox came out of the woods about 2:30 p.m. that day and attacked a 76-year-old man, biting him on the lower part of his leg. The man's golf partners began beating the fox with their clubs. They killed the fox and called Caldwell County Animal Control officials.
Greg Greene, Caldwell County's animal control director, said results from the rabies test were received Friday, and the man began receiving treatments. This is the third confirmed rabies case in Caldwell County this year. The others were a skunk near Hudson and a raccoon in the Granite Falls area.
Greene said the attack is a reminder for residents to make sure their pets' rabies vaccinations are up to date.
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