Island County officials are issuing an alert to residents after a rabid bat recently bit a man in the area.
Two people in Island County have come into contact with a rabid bat, with one receiving care following a bite.Now, county health officials are issuing a public alert reminding people to exercise caution around the animals and islands.One Whidbey Island resident noticed a large brown bat outside their home on August 1. The bat was taken in to the county's public health office and tested positive for rabies.
If you see a wild animal, leave it alone;• Report wildlife observations or ill or dead animals to the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife.• Do not feed wild animals or try to keep them as pets;• Keep bats out of your living space by bat-proofing your home.• Protect your pets and yourself by getting them vaccinated against rabies on a schedule recommended by a veterinarian. Dogs, cats, and ferrets are required to be up to date on the rabies vaccine in Washington state.
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