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Aggressive Fox Attacked Dog Near Harford County School, Health Officials Say Aggressive Fox Attacked Dog Near Harford County School, Health Officials Say
Aggressive Fox Attacked Dog Near Harford County School, Health Officials Say Health officials in Harford County are cautioning area residents about an aggressive fox that has been making the rounds and has attacked at least one dog.  The Harford County Health Department says that it has received multiple calls about the animal in Bel Air, specifically in the Barrington Community across from Patterson Mill Middle/High School. Officials said that it recently attacked a dog in that area, and is still at large. It cannot be determined if the aggressive fox has rabies until it can be captured and tested. Following the fox spotting, the Health Department provided ad…

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by Zak Failla
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First Heat-Related Death Of Summer Reported In Maryland First Heat-Related Death Of Summer Reported In Maryland
First Heat-Related Death Of Summer Reported In Maryland A 52-year-old Cecil County man has become the first heat-related death this year in Maryland. The Maryland Department of Health issued an alert on Thursday, July 13 advising of the man's death, though few details were released. Each year, health officials monitor temperature conditions and incidents of heat-related illness and death between May and September, officials said. "Marylanders should never leave children or pets in a car for any time during hot weather, even with the windows cracked, and are encouraged to check on elderly neighbors or relatives to ensure they have a cool place t…

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by Zak Failla
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Montgomery Parks Cautions Dog Owners Of Canine Influenza Concerns Montgomery Parks Cautions Dog Owners Of Canine Influenza Concerns
Montgomery Parks Cautions Dog Owners Of Canine Influenza Concerns DMV residents are being warned against a canine flu that is affecting areas of Montgomery Parks after an outbreak, officials say. A specific highly contagious strain of Type A Influenza is going through the area, affecting the Montgomery County and Washington, D.C. area. Dog owners are asked to take precautions to ensure pet safety, as some cases of influenza can be deadly, according to Montgomery Parks. “Canine influenza is a highly contagious respiratory virus that affects dogs. Vaccination and avoiding contact with any unknown dogs or dogs who are showing signs of upper respiratory …

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by Annie DeVoe