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Olympic National Park bat tests positive for rabies
September 25, 2024 · Source: National Park Service
Olympic National Park staff have confirmed that a bat found in the park has tested positive for rabies. The dead bat was found in the breezeway of the Quinault Visitor Center on August 30, one day after a bat was reported to be vocalizing and having difficulty flying in the area. No known human contact has been reported with the bat.
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