People possibly exposed to rabies after picking up injured bat in Evergreen
Health officials in Colorado warn of potential rabies exposure after people handled an injured bat.
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📍 How it ended
Officials in Jefferson County warned of rabies exposure after several people picked up an injured bat in Evergreen. A bat in Boulder County also tested positive for rabies.
Epilogue added 6d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Several people in Colorado may have been exposed to rabies after handling an injured bat. The bat was later confirmed to be rabid. Coverage emphasizes the importance of avoiding contact with wild animals.
Local outlets including the Hanford Sentinel, AOL.com, and KDVR are reporting on the incident. The bat was found in Evergreen, and another rabid bat was reported in Niwot, Boulder County. Watch for updates on the health status of those exposed and any additional rabies cases in the area.
Coverage does not yet specify the number of people potentially exposed or their current health status.
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Quick answers
What should I do if I find an injured bat?
Do not touch the bat. Contact local animal control or a wildlife rehabilitation center for assistance.
How is rabies transmitted?
Rabies is typically transmitted through the bite of an infected animal or contact with its saliva.
What are the symptoms of rabies in humans?
Symptoms may include fever, headache, and general weakness or discomfort. As the disease progresses, more specific symptoms appear, such as insomnia, anxiety, confusion, slight or partial paralysis, excitation, hallucinations, agitation, hypersalivation, difficulty swallowing, and hydrophobia.
Coverage (7)
- Don’t touch the bat! Officials in Colorado's Jefferson County warn of rabies exposure Hanford Sentinel · 26d ago
- Rabies warning after several people picked up a bat AOL.com · 26d ago
- Niwot Bat Tests Positive for Rabies, First Boulder County Case of 2026 longmontleader.com · 26d ago
- Rabid bat found in Niwot Left Hand Valley Courier · 26d ago
- Bat in Boulder County tests positive for rabies KUSA.com · 26d ago
- Don’t touch the bat! Jefferson County officials warn of rabies exposure The Denver Post · 26d ago
- People possibly exposed to rabies after picking up injured bat in Evergreen KDVR · 26d ago
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