The three fox kits who were found in a den near Capitol Hill after their mother bit nine people and tested positive for rabies have been euthanized, DC Health said Thursday.
In a statement, the agency said the kits “could have been exposed (to rabies) during grooming or other means.”
The kits were “no longer able to be safely rehabilitated” and were put down.
One of those attacked by a fox in recent days was Rep. Ami Bera, who represents California鈥檚 7th District. The Democrat is undergoing a series of rabies shots after the roughly 15-second encounter.
鈥淚t鈥檚 the most unusual day on the Hill in 10 years,鈥� Bera said of Monday鈥檚 attack.
鈥淭hat鈥檚 unfortunate,鈥� Bera said of Wednesday鈥檚 news. 鈥淵ou hate to see the fox euthanized. But again, I understand, given the number of folks that were attacked or bitten and, you know, the spring breaks that you鈥檙e seeing a bunch of kids schools walking around the Capitol touring it.鈥�
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Anyone who encounters an aggressive, sick or injured fox should call District Animal Control at 202-723-5730. Anyone who comes into contact with a fox should call DC Health at 202-442-9143.
小萝莉影视’s Jack Pointer contributed to this report,
