Fox was euthanized after attacking a man south of Sierra Vista; suspected rabies

The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warning via social media about an increase in wild animal attacks that may be related to rabies.

CCSO said on social media Monday that a gray fox attacked and bit a resident on Saturday, Dec. 28, in the Kings Ranch area of ​​Palominas, south of Sierra Vista.

Arizona Game and Fish worked with the USDA agent in Cochise County to locate and euthanize the fox for testing purposes.

The resident was taken to the hospital where he began receiving treatment for the bite and possible exposure to rabies.