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Rabies detected in bat amid surge in bat encounters in British Columbia

A British Columbia veterinarian warned of increased bat encounters after a bat tested positive for rabies.

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Rabies exposure can pose a serious public-health risk and requires prompt treatment.

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  1. B.C. vet warns of surge in bat encounters after positive rabies test ↗stcatharinesstandard.ca · Recorded source date: Aug 20, 2026, 9:16 PM UTC

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