Capitol Police said a fox was captured on Capitol grounds after a congressman was bitten by one on Monday.
Rep. Ami Bera, D-Calif., learned firsthand Monday evening while walking to the Capitol for votes.Bera says he felt something lunge at him from behind as he walked near one of the Senate office buildings.
He turned and used his umbrella to fend off what he thought would be a small dog, but he soon realized he was tangling with a fox.A bystander yelled to alert others and when U.S. Capitol Police officers ran up to the scene the fox ran off, the news outlet reported. On Wednesday, Bera took to Twitter to say he holds no ill will towards the animal and hopes it can be relocated.
"Despite the dustup, I hold no grudge or ill will against the capitol fox," Bera, who is also a medical doctor, said."Hoping the fox and its family are safely relocated and wishing it a happy and prosperous future."— U.S. Capitol Police April 5, 2022 Capitol Police also issued a warning asking for people to not approach the animals, adding that animal control personnel were"working to trap and relocate any foxes they find."
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