Rabid fox attacks 2 children in Onslow County

ONSLOW COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Two children are recovering from attacks from a rabid fox.

An Onslow County spokesperson said a child was attacked on May 30 and another child attacked in separate incident in the Southwest area of the county. The reports came from the vicinity of the Comfort Country Homes community.

The fox was captured and sent to the state lab for testing where officials confirmed it did have rabies. County health officials said the children should be OK.