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Bat with rabies found in Olympic National Park

Thursday, August 13, 2026

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Olympic National Park reported a bat infected with rabies on August 12, 2026.

Park officials urge visitors to avoid contact with bats and other wildlife. The park has no known human cases but emphasizes the importance of immediate medical attention if exposed to bat bites or scratches. The park will monitor the area for additional cases but has not issued any closures or restrictions.

📄 Source: Peninsula Daily News — https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/

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Olympic National Park reported a bat infected with rabies“Olympic National Park has reported the discovery of a bat with rabies.”
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The bat infected with rabies was reported on August 12, 2026“Bat infected with rabies found in Olympic National Park — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:45:00 +0000 PORT ANGELES — Olympic National Park has reported the discovery of a bat with rabies.”
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Park officials urge visitors to avoid contact with bats and other wildlifeNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The park has no known human casesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The park emphasizes the importance of immediate medical attention if exposed to bat bites or scratchesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The park will monitor the area for additional casesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The park has not issued any closures or restrictionsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.