Rabies Detected in Bat on Denman Island
environment · Summer 2019 · Denman Island
A bat found by a dog on Denman Island tested positive for rabies, raising awareness about the potential presence of rabies in local wildlife. Public health advice and precautions regarding rabies exposure were provided.
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Sources
- “Recently, a bat, found by a dog along a trail on Denman, tested positive for rabies. ... Rabies in wildlife in Canada is rare and it is rare in bats in BC.” — The Islands Grapevine – September 5th, 2019 (September 5th, 2019)
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