A fox that may be infected with rabies is on the loose in a Staten Island nature preserve — and environmental authorities are urging visitors to beware.

A safety advisory is in effect at the Mount Loretto Unique Area, a 241-acre nature preserve on the south shore of Staten Island, after a report that a visitor was bitten by a fox on Friday, according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

“DEC is warning all visitors to be vigilant due to the presence of a fox that may be infected with rabies,” the department said in a statement on Saturday.

Visitors should exercise caution and avoid contact with any animals while…

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