Fox Attack Victim Courageously Steps Forward With Harrowing Tale Of Survival

Rick Chandler — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:30:51 EST

The identity of the Prescott, Ariz. fox attack victim has finally been revealed. Here is Michelle Felicetta, who agreed to step forward today so that her harrowing tale might serve as a warning to others who travel in fox-infested areas. We caution you that the details of her ordeal are not for the squeamish, and that the video below includes her description of how she "wrapped the fox in a sweater and threw it in the trunk." That sweater is probably totally ruined! Wow.

This is a cautionary tale on how to survive in the wilderness when attacked by a deadly and ferocious fox, and we thank Michelle for stepping forward and, perhaps, saving lives. Key quote: "Be aware of your surroundings, and be prepared or have a plan set up on how you are going to deal with it."

Whenever I go hiking, I have action plans in place for rabbit, chipmunk, hawk, deer and prairie dog attacks. Now fox will be added to the list.

Arizona Jogger, Fox Latched To Ar, Runs For Help [Arizona Republic]

Another Typical Day At The Fox-Attached-To-Your-Arm 2K Run

Rick Chandler — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:30:56 EST

Well, there goes my idea for a children's book. A Prescott, Arizona jogger ran a mile with a rabid fox clamped to her arm, then tossed the animal into her car trunk before driving to the hospital, authorities said. The woman, whose name was not released, is receiving rabies vaccinations. As is the fox. And suddenly, a stirring new Olympic event was born ...

The Yavapai County sheriff's office said that the woman was jogging on a trail on Monday when the fox leaped from the bushes and bit her foot. When she grabbed the fox, it then bit her arm, and would not let go. The woman then ran for about a mile, with the fox still attached to her arm, until reaching her car. There, she pried it loose and threw it in the trunk, then driving herself to the hospital.

ALTERNATE, FUNNIER VERSION:

The woman then ran for about a mile, with the fox still attached to her arm, until reaching her car. There, the woman got into the trunk and the fox drove to the hospital, signaling for left turns by extending its paw out the driver's side window.

At least my Halloween costume for next year is set.

Photo credit: Gifttrap.com.

Jogger Runs Mile With Rabid Fox Locked On Her Arm [Comcast News]

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Fox Attack Victim Courageously Steps Forward With Harrowing Tale Of Survival

Another Typical Day At The Fox-Attached-To-Your-Arm 2K Run