HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — The Hampton & Peninsula Health Districts notified Seaford residents that a gray fox with rabies was involved in an incident with a dog on Friday, officials said.

The incident occurred near Claxton Creek Road.

Anyone having information regarding any exposure to this animal (bite, scratch or contact with saliva by open wound or eyes, nose, mouth) should contact the Peninsula Health District Environmental Health Office at (757) 594-7340. Exposures also include direct contact between your pet and the rabid animal.