Fox in Bryn Mawr Tests Positive for Rabies

A fox in the Bryn Mawr section of Radnor Township has tested positive for rabies, and township officials are warning residents to avoid contact with wild animals.

The township said that on March 8, a Bryn Mawr resident reported a fox acting strangely. Police also observed the animal’s strange behavior, and the animal was euthanized.

Tests performed by the state Department of Health have confirmed the fox was rabid, making it the second rabid animal found in the township this month. 

Radnor Township has issued the following warnings in light of the rabid animals:

• Pets should be kept current with their rabies vaccination, including indoor pets.
• Dogs and cats should be restricted to supervised and controlled outdoor activity.
• Don't feed or touch wild animals, and avoid contact with stray animals or pets other than your own.
• Report unusual behavior in stray or wild animals to your municipal animal control or police department
• Rabid animals usually act vicious and aggressive, or may appear drunk and/or have trouble walking.