Dead bat found outside Savannah home confirmed to have rabies

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – A dead bat found at a Savannah home has tested positive for rabies.

The bat was found on the front porch of a home in Magnolia Park on Feb. 3, according to a press release from the Chatham County Health Department.

A resident reported the bat to health officials after becoming concerned her cat may have come in contact with it. The bat was taken in for testing and was confirmed positive for rabies…

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