Comments on: Rabid Fox Attacks North Escambia Resident; Health Officials Urge Caution

By: William

William — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 23:12:16 +0000

>>To Lisa: I was not aware of any bobcat attack “nearby”.

There was a bobcat attack in Crenshaw County, AL, about 45 miles or so south of Montgomery.

By: Byrneville

Byrneville — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 18:48:50 +0000

To Lisa: I was not aware of any bobcat attack “nearby”. Can you bring me up to date on that info. I’m concerned about all wildlife “attacks” on people.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 17:58:20 +0000

No animal control want come up to this area unless they need money then they will come up and harass people who try to take care of there animals and try and press city ordinances on people who live in the country they don’t care unless they can benefit from it we should all be careful when fooling with wildlife and try and stay away from them

By: How many times do you have to report it

How many times do you have to report it — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 17:24:12 +0000

I’ve reported stray cat issue to animal control and a month later they replied they couldn’t find them and close out the books or did not respond to phone call at all. I think they need to do a round up here in the north end particularly around fast food, convenience stores and grocery store. Do not feed them. They are there and in the city limits. They may have rabies also.

By: William

William — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 17:08:53 +0000

>>What kind of fox was it? A grey fox is pictured, but it doesn’t say anywhere which species!

Health Dept has not said. And honestly, if one species has it, the other probably does too.

I used a grey fox for the picture because, according to the FWC website, they should be more common around here. But I probably see more red ones at my place in Walnut Hill.

By: Kristy Davies

Kristy Davies — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 15:04:21 +0000

What kind of fox was it? A grey fox is pictured, but it doesn’t say anywhere which species!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 14:29:28 +0000

It seems now would be the time to vaccinate all livestock in the area, and put out oral rabies vaccines for wildlife. Locally, this makes sense to do right now, considering the recent bobcat attack nearby. I don’t know of the feasibility here, but it’s certainly done elsewhere.

By: Maggie

Maggie — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 13:42:02 +0000

I agree with “concerned”. They should be at least a little more specific due to the amount of livestock in different areas. I can understand the Health Department wanting everyone to be aware & cautious, but there’s a difference between living in Century city limits, and living near the Bratt area though most have a Century addresses. Those with cows and horses prompt more immediate concern. I think the health department should disclose the surrounding areas.

By: William

William — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 13:00:37 +0000

“Concerned” — I expressed the same concerns to the health department yesterday, but they would not be more specific.

By: Concerned

Concerned — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 11:50:38 +0000

I understand the Health Department not wanting to release exact information, but most people consider Century to be Hwy 29 from Bluff springs to the Flomaton overpass. However, Century addresses include parts of Davisville, Bratt, Byrneville, Gandyville, Oak Grove, Mosquito Flats, and Fannie communities a fairly broad mileage area. It would pay to be a little more specific as some areas have cattle and horses when others don’t. By law can a fox be killed when we see it or just when it attacks? Just wondering!