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2026-08-13 22:40:03

Rabid bat attacks park visitors near Washington bridge

Rabid bats at Olympic National Park are swooping at visitors, with one landing in a woman's hair. Rangers urge anyone potentially exposed to seek immediate healthcare, warning rabies can be fatal if untreated. read more

2026-07-26 22:00:08

Rabid Bat Lands on Family Table at San Diego Restaurant

A rabid bat landed on a family's table at a San Diego restaurant, prompting a health warning. It's the 22nd positive rabies case this year, up from 2025. Officials urge anyone who touched it to seek medical care. read more

2026-06-30 22:20:07

Boy dies from bat rabies with no visible bite marks

An 11-year-old boy in Ontario died from rabies after a bat landed on his face, with no visible bite marks. He developed symptoms 19 days later. Only 28 human rabies cases have occurred in Canada since 1924. read more

2024-11-29 12:10:08

Art Teacher Dies of Rabies After Bat Bite in Classroom

Leah Seneng, a California art teacher, died of rabies after being bitten by a bat in her classroom while trying to remove it. She initially showed no symptoms, but became unwell a month later, prompting a rapid decline in health. read more