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| Above, Trailer Village at the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
As if we don't have enough problems already (COVID-19, riots, etc.), now comes news that a bat at Grand Canyon National Park has tested positive for rabies.
Lake Powell Life News reported:
Grand Canyon, AZ – Grand Canyon National Park has received confirmation that a bat collected at the Whitmore Helipad, located along the Colorado River near river mile 187 on August 6, has tested positive for rabies. The rabies positive bat did not come in contact with any visitors. In recent months, wildlife managers have reported an increase in human-bat interactions. Individuals who have had physical contact with a bat are advised to seek medical attention and be assessed for appropriate medical treatment.
Rabies is a serious disease that can kill both animals and humans. Humans can contract rabies through contact with an infected animal’s saliva, such as a bite or scratch. Possible rabies infections should be considered in animals that exhibit unusual or aggressive behavior or that are not afraid of humans.
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