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Pittsfield Police Put Down Aggressive Fox

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — An aggressive fox was put down over the weekend after several attacks.

The Pittsfield Police Department's Patrol and Animal Control Units responded to multiple calls involving an aggressive fox in the outer Williams Street area on Friday night, May 4, and Saturday morning, May 5. 

The department responded to or investigated three separate incidents involving one dog and two people who were bitten.

During the Saturday morning incident, the fox was put down by patrol officers and the remains have been transported to the state lab for testing.

Anyone who may have witnessed aggressive behavior by a fox in this area, or who may have been exposed to this animal, should contact the Department's Animal Control Officers at 413-448-9700, Ext 335.
     

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