Fox Bite Alert at Staten Island Park | New York City News

A Staten Island visitor got bitten by a fox at Mount Loretto Unique Area—now officials are sounding the alarm over possible rabies, urging everyone to watch for strange animal behavior and stay away from wildlife. This summer’s outbreak is already worse than last year, with nine raccoons testing positive so far—up from seven in 2025. Rabies is deadly once symptoms appear, but prompt treatment after exposure can prevent it. The DEC is searching for the fox and asks locals to report any unusual sightings or feedings—and to call 911 if something’s wrong. Stay alert: safety around wildlife is non-negotiable when rabies is on the loose. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/128b0ce4518f84e2