Fox found on Texas State University campus tests positive for rabies
A fox captured on the Texas State University campus in San Marcos tested positive for rabies. The animal was found October 14 near East Sessom Drive and Pleasant Street by maintenance workers who turned it over to animal control.
- Where
- San Marcos, Hays County
- When
- Oct. 14, 2026
- Sources
- Reported by 3 outlets
Counties: Hays
Taxes and money
None stated in sources.
Who's involved
- San Marcos city officialsissued precautions and health guidance
- San Marcos Animal Controlconfirmed positive rabies test
- Maintenance workerscaptured the fox
The facts
- Fox captured Oct. 14 near East Sessom Drive and Pleasant Street on Texas State University campus.2 4 Stated by 2 sources
- Fox tested positive for rabies, confirmed by San Marcos Animal Control.2 4 Stated by 2 sources
- No known exposures to the fox have been reported.2 4 Stated by 2 sources
- Rabies is most commonly spread through bites or scratches from an infected animal.4
- Rabies vaccination is required by state law and city ordinance for pets.4
- Suspected contact with wild animals should be reported to San Marcos Animal Services at 512-805-2655.2 4 Stated by 2 sources
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
- San Marcos city officials Anyone who believes they came into contact with the fox should seek post-exposure treatment immediately.2
How they headlined it
The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.
Fox found on Texas State campus tests positive for rabies
Fox tests positive for rabies on Texas State University campus, city officials urge precautions
Fox found near Texas State campus tests positive for rabies
Sources
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- Fox found on Texas State campus tests positive for rabies
- Fox tests positive for rabies on Texas State University campus, city officials urge precautions
- Fox found near Texas State campus tests positive for rabies
- Fox found on Texas State campus tests positive for rabies
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