A 3 year old girl was bitten by a fox Shabbos (Saturday) afternoon, Police confirm to TLS. The toddler was reportedly walking with another sibling on 14th Street at about 6:30 p.m. when she was attacked by the wild animal.

Hatzolah and Police were called to the scene. Upon the officers� arrival, the animal reportedly began attacking the police, prompting them to shoot it, and killing it.

�Police Officer Matt Moore found the fox under the resident�s deck and was forced to fire his duty weapon at the fox after it tried to attack him and a Lakewood Animal Control officer,� Lakewood Police Lieutenant Steve Allaire tells TLS.

The victim was treated for scratches to her arm, leg, and lip, but it could have been worse, Allaire says.

�Injuries could have been worse to the victim, but during the initial attack an unidentified male ran over and was able to kick the fox away from the child,� says Allaire.

The young child was transported by Hatzolah to Kimball Medical Center for treatment.

�The fox died on the scene but was taken away to be tested for rabies,� Allaire said.

(Source: TLS)