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A drowning bat rescued from Shelley Lake in Raleigh tested positive for rabies, the third confirmed case this year; after the bat died during transport to a wildlife rehabilitator, health officials urged residents to vaccinate pets, avoid unknown animals, and report exposures, noting this follows a separate rabies scare involving goats at a Durham County traveling petting zoo.
Yosemite officials waited months to tell the public that a bat found near Curry Village’s showerhouse in May tested positive for rabies, prompting backlash when the notice finally appeared on Facebook. There’s no reported human contact or illness, but health authorities urge anyone who may have touched a bat in the Curry Village area around May 18 to contact the California Department of Health and a healthcare provider for possible post-exposure treatment, since rabies is almost always fatal if untreated. Park officials say rabies-positive bats are found occasionally during routine surveillance, with the last Yosemite rabies-positive bat reported in July 2025.
Health officials across Idaho, Texas, Florida, North Carolina, Alabama, Michigan and other states have issued rabies warnings as wildlife exposures rise—Idaho reports 24 rabid bats this year, San Antonio/Bexar County records 22 wild‑animal cases (along with a first rabid pet dog in over a decade), Florida’s Brevard County issues a 60‑day alert after a raccoon tests positive, and Alabama reports a rabid fox while North Carolina traces exposures to goats at a mobile petting zoo. Michigan and California also report rabid bats. Public guidance emphasizes vaccinating pets, avoiding contact with wild or unfamiliar animals, and contacting health departments if exposure occurs; several cases are being investigated to determine exposure risk.
A dead big brown bat found near Curry Village Showerhouse at Yosemite National Park tested positive for rabies; there’s no known human exposure, but anyone with direct contact around May 18 should contact the California Department of Public Health for guidance. Rabies is fatal but preventable; visitors should avoid wild animals, keep pets indoors, and report unusual animal behavior. The park last had a rabies-positive bat in July 2025.
A Richmond gastroenterologist woke to a bat in her mouth, trapped it for rabies testing, and consulted medical professionals about whether she needed a rabies vaccine. ER doctors advised treating any bat exposure as a potential rabies risk and to contact local health authorities for guidance, noting testing can take about 48 hours. The bat later tested negative, but experts stress prompt action after exposure due to rabies' serious, often fatal risk. Bats are common worldwide, with many species in the U.S.
A Richmond gastroenterologist woke up to a live bat in her mouth after dreaming she was being bitten; she and her husband captured the animal so animal control could test it for rabies. She received initial preventive rabies vaccine and immunoglobulin as a precaution, but tests later confirmed the bat was rabies-negative.
A Richmond gastroenterologist woke to a bat attempting to enter her mouth, trapped the bat for rabies testing, and sought medical care; the bat tested negative, but health officials advise prompt testing after any suspected exposure due to rabies’ fatal risk and variable incubation.
A Richmond gastroenterologist awoke to a bat attempting to enter her mouth, trapped it for rabies testing, and sought urgent care; the bat later tested negative. Health officials emphasize that any potential rabies exposure should be treated promptly, as rabies is fatal and testing can take about 48 hours. Guidance is to trap the animal and contact local health authorities for next steps, with vaccination decisions based on the exposure details.
A Richmond gastroenterologist woke to a bat trying to enter her mouth, trapped the bat for rabies testing instead of killing it, and went to the ER for guidance; experts stress that any bat exposure should be promptly reported to local health authorities and tested, since rabies is fatal and testing can take about 48 hours, with incubation potentially weeks to months. The bat in this case tested negative for rabies.
A bat found in Hilton Head Plantation tested positive for rabies, exposing one person who was referred for medical care; statewide rabies cases total 78 this year, with Beaufort County reporting two local cases (the bat in Hilton Head and a raccoon in Moss Creek). Officials warn that rabies cannot be diagnosed by appearance and provide guidance on exposure reporting and precautions.
A Richmond gastroenterologist woke to a bat in her mouth, had the animal tested (rabies negative) and began post-exposure treatment as a precaution, underscoring that bat bites can go unnoticed and that anyone exposed should seek medical advice per CDC guidance.
A Richmond gastroenterologist woke up to a bat attempting to crawl into her mouth, quickly containing the animal and starting rabies treatment after direct contact; the bat was turned over for testing. The CDC notes bat bites can be tiny and easily missed, so seek medical advice after potential exposure. The incident highlights checking older homes (attics and chimneys) and keeping bedroom doors closed to prevent wildlife encounters.
Two rabies cases have been confirmed in Oneida County after a bat in Chadwicks and a raccoon in Westmoreland tested positive, exposing two people and two dogs. One of the exposed people is receiving post-exposure treatment, and the two dogs will receive rabies booster shots; the exact locations where the animals were found were not disclosed.
A Richmond doctor woke to a bat in her mouth and, after trapping the animal and seeking urgent guidance, had the bat tested for rabies; authorities say bat exposures require prompt testing and treatment, and the bat in this case tested negative, underscoring the need to contact local health departments quickly. Separately, a Maryland court blocked a Democratic-backed redistricting amendment from appearing on the November ballot, delaying efforts to redraw congressional districts and prompting a potential appeal to the state Supreme Court.
A Richmond gastroenterologist woke to a bat in her mouth and shared the incident online, turning it into a viral warning: if a bat is found in your home, trap it for rabies testing and contact your local health department rather than trying to kill it; the bat tested negative for rabies, and authorities say prompt action is key in potential exposures.