Should you come into contact with a bat, get away as soon as possible and contact a professional.
A few days ago in Liberty, Utah, located within an hour of Ogden and Salt Lake City, Utah, two young girls were attacked by a bat that proved to be rabid. Both are receiving rabies shots and are expected to recover fully. You can read the full, original news story here: http://www.standard.net/live/news/179903/
While it doesn’t appear to be the case with these girls, often such bites occur when people are exposed to wild animals in their own homes. The animals move in and the people either do not have them evicted or decide to try to get rid of bats on their own.
I mention this because it is an excellent reminder of the caution that needs to be exercised around wild animals and why it is best to have professionals get rid of bats or other wild creatures that invade human territory.
When you encounter a wild animal that is not behaving normally, you should leave it absolutely alone. For bats, this means being out or active during the day. The same holds true for a number of other creatures, including skunks and raccoons, both of which also are common carriers of rabies.
Leave wild animals alone. While animals are fascinating and can be cute or beautiful, they are almost all aggressive when they feel threatened. At the same time, if an animal is unusually passive, it may be sick. Either way, you can contact a wildlife control specialist who can get rid of bats or other wild animals safely.
I wish a speedy recovery to these girls and wish a safe summer to all others and give you an urgent reminder that, for their safety, you should educate your children about the dangers of wild animals. Should you come into contact with one, get away as soon as possible and contact a professional who will come to get rid of bats or whatever animal is causing the trouble.
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