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Columbia County fox confirmed rabid

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Posted: 10:47 AM Sep 12, 2008
Last Updated: 10:47 AM Sep 12, 2008

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September 11, 2008

COLUMBIA CTY, Ga. --- The Georgia Department of Health confirms Thursday night that the fox that bit two women on September 9th does have rabies.

The women will have to be treated.

Foxes and raccoons are known rabies carriers.

If you see a wild animal near your home, or if your pet comes in contact with a wild animal, please contact Animal Care & Control at (706) 541-4077.

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Posted by: Laura Location: Martinez on Sep 12, 2008 at 10:20 AM
You got to be kidding me!! Call CCAC??? they are a JOKE! I called the other day of seeing a coyote in our neighbors backyard and they didn't do diddly squat. Told me there is nothing they can do about it. Heck, about all they are good for is putting innocent animals to death as soon as they can or cruising around in the neighborhoods attempting to pick up as many animals as they can!