Bat found in Salt Lake City tests positive for rabies; officials warn people to avoid contact with bats and other wild animals they may encounter
In a release Thursday announcing the positive test, the Salt Lake County Health Department did not disclose where the infected bat was discovered. The department added that while only about one percent of bats carry rabies, they are the number one source of the viral disease in Utah.
According to the department, the Salt Lake Valley is home to a variety of bat species, with healthy ones posing no threat to residents and visitors. However, those with rabies may be weak, dehydrated or unable to fly, which makes them more approachable than healthy bats. TriCounty Health Department is making an effort to get word out to any group or individual that had encountered a bat during their visit to Dinosaur National Monument on or around May 28, 2023. More information here: https://t.co/MP2KYR400M pic.twitter.com/MSMSR16OkG
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