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.