"Rabies Alert: Bat Incident Prompts Caution at Fort Pierce Movie Theater"

The Florida Department of Health in St. Lucie County issued a warning about the presence of rabies among wild animals following a bat-related incident at a movie theater. Residents who recently visited the theater, especially those who had contact with a bat, are urged to seek treatment quickly to protect against the risk of rabies. The department advises people and pets to avoid contact with wild animals, keep pets supervised and leashed, and immunize pets according to veterinarians' recommendations. Additionally, they should take steps to prevent bats from entering living spaces and contact animal control if necessary.