Politics & Government
Rabies Alert Issued for Gwinnett County
Grey fox in Lawrenceville and cat in Duluth test positive for rabies.
Gwinnett County has issued rabies alerts after a grey fox and cat both tested positive for rabies, according to the Animal Welfare and Enforcement website.
The fox was found on East Crogan Street in Lawrenceville on May 15 and the cat on Cindy Court in Duluth on May 5. Both animals were tested at the University of Georgia state laboratory. The fox repotedly bit a teenager and a four-year-old.
Officials urge that anyone bitten or scratched by a stray animal, or if you know of anyone handling a stray call the Gwinnett County Animal Welfare and Enforcement Bite Office at 770-339-3200, ext. 5576. Any animal acting unusual should be reported to the Animal Welfare and Enforcement office at 770-513-5100.
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