PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MEDIA CONTACT: CHIEF ANDREW BOOTH

DATE: 7/3/24

Positive Rabies Case in Bath

On the evening of June 28th, a male resident of Western Ave. reported an aggressive-acting fox that had

tried biting the man on his boots. The man kicked the fox away and called Bath Police. Officers

responded quickly and were able to dispatch the animal. The fox was taken to the Health and

Environmental Testing lab to be tested for rabies.

This morning, July 3, the City of Bath received confirmation from Maine DHHS Center for Disease Control and Prevention that the fox had tested positive for rabies.

Bath experienced several rabies cases in 2019 involving aggressive foxes. The last confirmed rabies case

in Bath was in January of 2020 (1/6/20, grey fox).

Residents are advised to be cautious around wildlife and report any suspicious or sick-appearing

animals. Pet owners should ensure their pets are up to date on rabies vaccinations.

For more information, visit www.cityofbath.com/rabies.