ST. CLAIR COUNTY, MI – A person was bitten by a rabid bat in southeast Michigan, health officials say. The St. Clair County Health Department was notified by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services that a bat found in St. Clair County tested positive for rabies, according to an Oct. 10 news release from the county. One person …
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Bats are generally viewed as harmless, if spooky, creatures of the night. But scientists have revealed a more savage side, after witnessing a greater noctule bat – Europe’s largest bat species – hunting, killing and devouring a robin mid-flight. The grisly recording reveals the bat as a formidable predator, climbing to 1.2km (4,000ft) before embarking on a breakneck-speed dive in …
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ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Mich. – A bat in Southeast Michigan has tested positive for rabies, and one person was bitten by it, health officials announced. State health officials notified the St. Clair County Health Department that a bat found within the county has tested positive for rabies, according to a release on Oct. 10. One person was bitten by the …
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The Weather: Friday could be the last sunny-ish day for a spell. You never know, of course, but soak it in while you can. Personally, I am ready for gray and wet. Rabid Bat Alert: On Sept. 23, two people found a sick bat on a residential road near the arboretum. They gave the little guy some water. He seemed thirsty. Well, …
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SEATTLE — A rabid bat was found Tuesday on a residential road near Seattle’s Washington Park Arboretum. Even if not bitten, anyone who may have had contact with the bat should get a medical evaluation immediately or call Public Health – Seattle & King County at 206-296-4774 to determine whether preventive rabies treatment is needed. While rabies can be fatal, …
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4 People, 3 Cats Exposed to Rabid Bat in Whitestown | Health | wktv.com We recognize you are attempting to access this website from a country belonging to the European Economic Area (EEA) including the EU which enforces the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and therefore access cannot be granted at this time. For any issues, contact news@wktv.com or call …
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A new bat from the Western Himalayas has been described, and it carries two striking traits, a bare ring around each eye and a tail that outstretches its body. The species is called the Himalayan long tailed myotis, Myotis himalaicus. This bat did not simply appear out of thin air. Field teams first caught lookalikes years ago, then circled back …
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By Craig Manning | Sept. 23, 2025 The Grand Traverse County Health Department (GTCHD) announced on Monday that a bat recently found inside a local residence had tested positive for rabies. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services had tested the bat for rabies “after possible human exposure.” Per a GTCHD press release, “all individuals identified as exposed” …
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GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, MI – A bat found inside a residence in Northern Michigan has tested positive for rabies. The Grand Traverse County Health Department confirmed the news on Monday, noting that the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services tested the bat after possible human exposure. All individuals identified as exposed are receiving the necessary post-exposure medical care, officials …
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