Here’s a warning to not mess around with wildlife, as a rabid bat was found in Park Ridge, a northwest suburb of Chicago.
The Illinois Department of Public Health confirmed the rabid bat was discovered near the 1100 block of South Rose Avenue.
Officials are saying not to touch bats or wild animals and to call a doctor immediately if you think you were bitten or exposed.
Rabid Bat Discovered in Chicago Suburb
Here are a couple of signs you’re dealing with a rabid bat:
- They’re active during the day
- Are found in places like your home or on the ground
- Can’t fly
- Made contact with you
Bats usually avoid people, so if one is trying to get up close and personal, it might be rabid, per CDC.gov.
The Critical Importance of Rabies Vaccines
As far as I can remember, I’ve never had a run-in with a bat. The closest I have ever come to a bat is at the zoo or at a comic book convention with attendees dressed as bats. That’s it…