11 injured in fox attacks within an hour in Bagatipara
The injured received treatment at Bagatipara Upazila Health Complex. Photo: Agamir Somoy
Eleven people were injured in fox attacks within an hour in Bagatipara of Natore. The incidents occurred in different areas of the upazila on Wednesday evening.
The injured received treatment at Bagatipara Upazila Health Complex.
Among the injured were two women and nine men. They were residents of different areas including Ghorlaj, Nawshera, Baraipara, Sonapatil and Perabaria in the municipality.
One of the injured was named Poly. She was bitten by a fox in the upazila complex area while returning home from the hospital.
Dr. Shamun Al Hasan Soumik, a physician at the Upazila Health Complex, said an injured patient arrived at the hospital after being bitten by a fox at around 6:30 pm. Within about an hour, 11 people injured in fox attacks received treatment there.
He said the wound caused by a fox bite must be washed with soap and running water for at least 15 minutes. The victim should then go to a hospital promptly for treatment. He added that the hospital has an adequate supply of rabies vaccines.
Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Md. Shamsul Islam told Agamir Somoy that the Department of Wildlife Management and Nature Conservation had been informed about the multiple injuries caused by fox attacks. A specialist team will arrive from Rajshahi and take the necessary measures. In addition, announcements are being made locally through loudspeakers to raise public awareness.
