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| Photo courtesy Public Health |
Anyone who might have had contact with this bat (even if not bitten) could be at risk and should seek medical evaluation immediately or call Public Health at 206-296-4774 to determine if rabies preventative treatment is necessary.
Rabies is life-threatening but is treatable if caught early and treated before any symptoms develop.
Public Health reports finding a rabid bat in Seattle/King county about every 2-3 years.
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