Kids playing on the trampoline may sometimes encounter wildlife, so parents should keep an eye on kids when they are outdoors. It is not a common occurence, but for instance a woman in Upstate New York reported that a fox jumped up onto the trampoline where her 3-year-old daughter and 9-year-old son were playing and bit thenm as they were jumping on their outdoor trampoline.
"The gray fox jumped onto the trampoline and bit the girl's legs and her son's left arm several times." The woman's son finally grabbed the fox and threw it off the trampoline. Test for rabies are underway.
It is best to cut long grass and remove debris around the trampoline where wildlife can hide to make the area less appealing for them. As always, don't leave open food containers outdoors which attracts them in the first place.
Enjoy a safe summer on your outdoor trampoline!
Saturday, July 2, 2011
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