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Rabid Bat Attacks Parkgoer's Hair!
17 Aug
Summary
- A bat positive for rabies entangled in a woman's hair.
- The incident occurred near Staircase Bridge in Olympic National Park.
- Park officials urge potential exposure victims to seek medical evaluation.
The National Park Service is searching for an unidentified woman after a bat, later confirmed to be rabid, entangled in her hair on August 9. This encounter took place in Olympic National Park near the Staircase Bridge.
The bat had previously dive-bombed multiple park visitors. Officials are urging anyone who had contact with the bat, including pets, to obtain medical advice promptly. Rabies transmission can occur through bites, scratches, or saliva.
Early signs of rabies include flu-like symptoms, itching near a bite site, anxiety, confusion, and hydrophobia. While rabies is fatal if left untreated, prompt medical intervention makes it entirely preventable.
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