Rabid Bat 5-26-15 Press Release from Police Dept.312 1, Av-& Earl — PO 13o-w 19 9 7 — Ka-L4pel,L, MT 59 903
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Press Release
5-26-15
On May 201", 2015 a citizen called into the Kalispell Police Department
stating they had a bat on their front porch near 91" Street and 2nd Avenue
West. Due to possible exposure to a domestic animal, the bat was sent to
the Montana Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory for rabies testing. The bat
tested positive for rabies.
This serves as a reminder for everyone to get their animals vaccinated for
rabies and keep them up to date. While most bats like to fly around in the
evening and at night catching bugs, a bat that acts lethargic and is out in the
middle of the day is not normal. If you come across a bat, do not handle it
and keep all of your pets away from the bat. Rabies is a deadly disease that
can affect humans and animals. If you have concerns please contact your
local police department, or the City -County Health Department.
Niki Sevesind
Animal Warden
Kalispell Police Department
406-758-7780
ROGER NASSET, CHIEF OF POLICE