Rome Residents on Alert After Series of Fox Attacks

A potentially rabid fox has attacked three people in Rome, New York, and is still at large. The Oneida County Health Department has issued a warning, urging anyone who has been bitten, attacked, or had contact with the fox to seek medical attention and contact the department for further guidance. The Rome Police Department is actively searching for the animal, and individuals who were exposed are receiving post-exposure prophylaxis.