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Rabid bat found at Green Lake Park

Aug 19, 2017, 10:02 PM

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A bat that tested positive for rabies at the Washington State Public Health Laboratory was found at Green Lake Park in Seattle on Thursday.

The bat was captured by a park visitor as it was being moved by four people on the pathway near the Green Lake boathouse on the east side of the park.

Anyone who touched or had contact with the bat or its saliva could be at the risk of contracting rabies.

Rabies can be preventable if treatment is given before symptoms appear, but is almost always fatal once symptoms begin.

“If you or your child had any contact with a bat at Green Lake Park on Aug. 16 or 17, please contact public health immediately to get information about preventative treatment,” Dr. Jeff Duchin, health officer for Public Health for Seattle King County said.

The office of public health describes contact as touching, being bitten, being scratched or any other bare skin contact with the bat or its saliva.

If you believe you were in contact with the bat you are asked to call (206) 296-4774.

The office of public health notes that pets could have also been exposed. If your pet might have been exposed you are asked to contact your local veterinarian immediately.

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