Police have been notified of two additional reports of bear sightings in the Vienna/Oakton area. Two small black bears were seen crossing Oakton Rd. on the morning of Wednesday, March 23. This location is near Waples Mill Meadow, Difficult Run Stream Valley Park and Tattersall Park. A black bear and cub (or possible yearling) were spotted by a resident
Read moreSpring is the time when black bears and cubs emerge from their winter dens; typically between mid-March to early May in Virginia. A black bear and cub were spotted by a resident in the 1500 block of Windstone Dr., Vienna at around 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 20. This location is near Difficult Run Stream Valley Park and Wolftrap Stream
Read moreThe Health Department has confirmed that the raccoon from the Clifton incident has tested positive for rabies. The victim has been notified and is receiving medical treatment. Animal Control would like to remind residents that it is unknown, at present, whether or not the fox/foxes are rabid, however aggressive tendencies such as those exhibited in these cases are
Read moreFairfax County Animal Control Officers responded to three reports of animals that have come into contact with humans over the past two days. The first incident occurred at Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills Street in Great Falls, on Wednesday, March 2 around 8 a.m. A woman was running on a trail from the nature center to the river when she
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