News Items tag as: rabid bats

Kamloops bat tests positive for rabies
September 03, 2020 - 9:22 AM

A bat caught by an unvaccinated cat has tested positive for rabies in Kamloops.
Peachland bat house says contracting rabies from the creatures is 'incredibly rare'
July 19, 2019 - 11:00 AM

PEACHLAND - Following the July 13 death of a young B.C. man who contracted rabies after coming into contact with a bat, the Bat Education and Ecological Protection Society in Peachland would like to remind the public that incidents like this are “incredibly rare.”
Stay alert and watch for bats this May long weekend
May 21, 2017 - 10:30 AM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – As most of the province heads out to the woods for May long weekend, health authorities are warning everyone to keep an eye in the sky for bats.
No evidence of increased rabies incidents in B.C., but caution urged around bats
August 24, 2016 - 8:00 PM

KAMLOOPS - While people should be always remain cautious around bats, there doesn’t appear to be any increase of rabies in the region, officials say.
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Kamloops bat tests positive for rabies