Fox attacks five in Vadakara; one hurt by stray dog

FIVE PEOPLE have been bitten by a fox, and one person was injured in a dog attack in Vadakara, raising fresh concerns amid rising rabies cases in the state.

- EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE @Alappuzha

A PLUS II student from Thakazhi in Alappuzha died of suspected rabies on Friday. The deceased is Sooraj Nair of Pushpamangalath, Karumadi East, Thakazhi. He was a student of the Devaswom Board HSS Thakazhi. He died while undergoing treatment at the Alappuzha MCH.

Officials said Sooraj did not take the rabies vaccine after being bitten by a pet dog around two weeks ago while he was on his way to his relative's house.

A few days ago, he developed fever and was taken to a private hospital, where doctors confirmed rabies infection. Later, he was shifted to Alappuzha MCH where his condition worsened. He died on Friday morning.