Rabies warning for park visitors after bat swoops at multiple people

Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleLittle brown bats are among the species of bat commonly found in Washington state (Mass.gov)The National Park Service has warned visitors at Olympic National Park in Washington state after a bat swooped at multiple parkgoers and became caught in a woman's hair. The incident occurred near the Staircase Rapids Bridge, with the bat also targeting several other people in the area. Health officials have urged anyone who may have come into contact with bats in the park to seek immediate medical attention, even if they were not bitten. Less than one per cent of bats carry rabies, but infected bats remain the leading cause of human rabies deaths in the United States. Rabies is fatal once symptoms appear, but prompt treatment with post-exposure vaccines can prevent the infection from developing. In fullRangers warn visitors to watch out for flying rabid bats at one National ParkMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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