A bat found in Evansville has tested positive for rabies at the Indiana State Department of Health. This is a reminder to residents that rabies continues to exist in the wild life population in Vanderburgh County.
As rabies is a fatal illness in humans, residents are advised not to handle wild animals.
Any dead or injured wild animals should be reported immediately to the City of
Evansville’s Animal Care and Control Department at 435-6015.
Dog, cat and ferret owners should check with their veterinarian at this time to
determine if the animal has a valid rabies vaccine. If these animals do not have a current
vaccination, they should be vaccinated without delay.
