Fox caught in Tzur Yigal tests positive for rabies

A fox captured in the central Israeli town of Tzur Yigal has tested positive for rabies, according to laboratory results confirmed on Sunday. The discovery marks the 75th confirmed case of rabies in Israel since the beginning of the year, highlighting an ongoing public health concern across the country. Authorities have not yet disclosed details about the circumstances of the fox’s capture or whether it posed a direct threat to local residents before being apprehended. The case has prompted renewed warnings about the dangers of approaching wild animals, particularly in areas where rabies activity has been documented. Last year saw a record 103 confirmed rabies cases in Israel, and health officials fear this year’s total could exceed that figure. The disease, which is almost always fatal once symptoms appear, remains a serious concern for both human and animal health authorities in the region.

Source: Walla News — Original article in Hebrew.