ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) – Health officials warn a bat has tested positive for rabies in Ithaca.
On August 22, the animal was found approximately 50 meters away from the swimming area at Buttermilk Falls State Park.
The bat was removed by park staff around 1 p.m. after reports that it was seen acting erratically on the ground earlier in the day.
There have been no reports of human contact with this bat, but if you or your pet has had contact with one, you are urged to call the Tompkins County Environmental Health Division at (607) 275-6688.
The Tompkins County Whole Department reminds the public to avoid contact with unfamiliar pets and wild animals, and keep your dogs, cats, and ferrets up to date on their vaccinations.
Click here to listen to Tompkins County Medical Director Dr. William Klepack discuss rabies and bats, including what to do if you find one in your home, on the August 27 edition of Ithaca’s Morning News.
Information from the Tompkins County Whole Health Department is also available here.
