Florida Mom Discovers Rabid Bat in Children's Toy Bag

A mother in Lakeland, Florida, discovered a rabid bat among her children's toys, marking the fifth rabid bat case in Polk County this year. The bat tested positive for rabies at a state lab, prompting local authorities to warn residents about the dangers of rabies and to report any encounters with sick or dead wildlife. Rabies, a serious viral disease, can be transmitted to humans and pets through bites or scratches from infected animals.