Rabies Surge in Bexar County | San Antonio News

Rabies is surging in Bexar County, with cases skyrocketing from 12 last year to 29 this year—putting the area in a statewide hot zone. A chilling May incident saw a child bitten by a rabid fox that attacked officers before being euthanized; the child recovered but the event underscores the danger. Health officials warn vaccination is the best defense, urging pet owners to keep shots current and to watch for signs of rabies in wildlife—like aggression, daytime activity, or drooling. The threat isn’t isolated: neighboring counties are also seeing spikes. If bitten, call 911 immediately. Report stray animals via 311 in San Antonio or Bexar County directly elsewhere. 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/b1015f92c7067757