The fox that attacked people and dogs in the area of South Main Street in Kent last week tested positive for rabies. It is possible that other wildlife may have had contact with this fox, so residents are asked to be alert when they are outside in the area. 

Anyone who spots a wild animal that is acting abnormally, is urged to call the DEEP Wildlife 24-hour emergency number 860-424-3333.  Anyone in immediate danger of being attacked should call 911.  Seeing wildlife out during the day is not usually cause for alarm, unless it is acting strangely. 

While state guidelines recommend calling local animal control for help capturing animals involved in a rabies exposure, Kent Animal Control does not carry guns.  The town's animal control officer says an assistant helped a firefighter kill the fox. 

Treatment for rabies exposure is highly effective if administered promptly and consists of a series of six injections.