Officials are warning residents after a woman was bit by a fox while walking her dog in Radnor Township.
According to police, the incident happened on Monday along the 400 block of W. Wayne Ave. right near a popular walking path that goes through a wooded area.
Police said the dog walker went to pick up a stick and that's when a fox appeared and bit her in the hand.
The woman was transported to a local hospital for treatment and is expected to be okay, police said.
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Police reported that the fox appeared sick and was not located again after the incident.
"The big thing in this case, this person had a leash, they had full control of the dog. But if you are going to walk your dog or you're going to be in one of our park facilities, we have some facilities we allow dogs to go without leash. Just make sure you have them under control,and make sure they can come back on your command that way you can keep them and you safe," Randor Township Animal Control Michael Maratea told NBC10.
Officials are urging those in the area to be aware of their surroundings and report any sightings of the animal to police by dialing 9-1-1.
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