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Georgia Girl Attacked by Rabid Fox
2 Jul
Summary
- A 5-year-old girl was attacked by a rabid fox outside her Georgia home.
- The girl is undergoing a 14-day course of rabies shots.
- Family members intervened to save the child from the aggressive animal.
A frightening encounter occurred recently when a 5-year-old girl named Oaklyn Parsons was attacked by a rabid fox on the porch of her Georgia home. The fox latched onto her leg, prompting her mother to intervene by throwing a toy at the animal. Oaklyn's mother's partner then managed to physically remove the fox from the child.
The family faced further terror as the fox pursued them, preventing them from leaving in their van. Eventually, Oaklyn's grandfather shot the fox, and a passing truck struck it. Authorities confirmed the fox tested positive for rabies, a deadly virus. Oaklyn has begun a 14-day course of rabies treatment and is recovering at home.
Despite her physical recovery, the ordeal has deeply affected Oaklyn's mental health, leaving her with a fear of being alone and anxious about unseen threats. Her family described the event as the scariest experience imaginable, emphasizing the helplessness felt in such critical moments.
