bat
Coverage of bat in the Nexus archive.
- Boy dies from rabies after waking up to bat on his face
A boy died from rabies after a bat landed on his face during a vacation in Ontario. The incident occurred several weeks before his death.
- Boy, 11, died of rabies after bat landed on his face while he slept
An 11-year-old boy died of rabies after a bat landed on his face during sleep. Rabies is nearly always fatal once symptoms develop but preventable if treated before symptoms appear.
- Boy, 11, dies from rabies after bat landed on his face while he slept but left no visible bite as doctors issue warning
An 11-year-old boy died from rabies after a bat landed on his face while he slept, leaving no visible bite. Doctors issued a warning following the incident.
- Boy, 11, dies from rabies after bat landed on his face while he slept but left no visible bite as doctors issue warning
An 11-year-old boy died from rabies after a bat landed on his face while he slept, leaving no visible bite. Doctors have issued a warning following the incident.
- Henrico confirms fifth rabies case this year after bat tests positive
Henrico County has confirmed its fifth rabies case of 2026 following an incident involving two dogs and a bat. The Henrico County Police Division reported the confirmation after testing revealed the bat was positive for rabies.
- Officials urge contact reports after bat found at Creedmore Lake
A bat was found at Creedmore Lake during a free fishing day in Larimer County, prompting officials to urge contact reports due to uncertainty about its rabies status.
- Rabid bat found at Sask. daycare; school division apologizes for delay in telling parents
A rabid bat found at a daycare in Spiritwood led to children being offered rabies treatment. The school division apologized for delaying notification to parents.
- People possibly exposed to rabies after picking up injured bat in Evergreen
Several people may have been exposed to rabies after reports of people picking up and touching an injured bat in Evergreen. The incident highlights potential health risks from wildlife contact.
- Rabid bat found inside suburban home marks first of the year in McHenry County
A rabid bat found inside a McHenry County home marked the first such case of the 2026 season. The resident was treated with rabies post-exposure prophylaxis, and authorities provided guidelines for handling bat encounters and preventing future incidents.
- Balaclava-clad men 'armed with BB gun and bat' hold up antiques sale: Police hunting trio
Three men wearing balaclavas were armed with a BB gun and bat during a robbery at an antiques sale. Police are currently searching for the suspects.
- Rabid bat found in Pasadena, officials warn of health risk
A rabies-infected bat was discovered in Pasadena, prompting public health officials to warn residents to avoid contact with bats and report any sightings. Director of Public Health Manuel Carmona emphasized this is the first such case in Pasadena this year.
- Rabid bat discovered on Fullerton College campus, health officials issue warning
A rabid bat was discovered on the Fullerton College campus near the music building on April 17, prompting Orange County health officials to issue a warning. The bat, found on Chapman Avenue and Lemon Street, tested positive for rabies after being captured.