A bat has tested positive for rabies in Vanderburgh County. In a release Tuesday afternoon, The Vanderburgh County Health said the rabid bat was found in a rural area in southern Vanderburgh County. The release says this is the second case of rabies in bats in the county.
They caution that you should never try to touch a wild animal, and that you should ensure that your dogs, cats and ferrets have current rabies vaccinations.
One of the first signs of rabies in an animal is a change in behavior. A usually calm animal may become aggressive or a very active animal may seem depressed. Rabid animals can lose their fear of humans, and nocturnal (active at night) animals might be seen during daylight hours. For example, bats seen during the day, on the ground, or unable to fly are displaying a change in behavior.