Suspected rabid jackals attack campers, leaving 11 injured including child bitten on face
Campers were attacked by jackals suspected of being rabid, resulting in 11 injuries. One of the victims was a child who suffered a facial bite. Authorities are investigating the incident and assessing the risk of rabies transmission.
- ▪Suspected rabid jackals attacked a group of campers, leaving 11 people injured.
- ▪A child named Alice was bitten on the face, causing bleeding and shock.
- ▪Elena, the child's mother, described hearing her daughter scream and seeing the wound.
- ▪The incident occurred while the campers were in a remote area, prompting an emergency response.
- ▪Local wildlife and health officials are now testing the animals for rabies and advising the public on safety measures.
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Suspected rabid jackals attack campers, leaving 11 injured including child bitten on face"My daughter Alice screamed, ‘It hurts! It hurts!’ I quickly turned on the light, and her entire face was covered in blood. I was terrified,” said Elena, the mother of a child injured in the attack.Follow us on GoogleA jackal is seen at Hayarkon Park in Tel Aviv, on September 03, 2022. (photo credit: TOMER NEUBERG/FLASH90)
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