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Rabies-positive bats in Lubbock prompt warnings to avoid wildlife and seek immediate care if exposed.
Lubbock Public Health and Animal Services are warning residents about several rabid bats found in the area, urging people to avoid all contact with bats and other high-risk wildlife like skunks and raccoons.
If a bat is found indoors or on the ground, keep children and pets away and call Lubbock Animal Services for safe removal.
Any bat that has touched a person or pet must be tested for rabies, a service provided at no cost.
Prompt medical care is critical after exposure, as rabies is nearly always fatal once symptoms appear but preventable with immediate treatment.
Residents should keep pets vaccinated and consult the CDC’s website for more information.
Los murciélagos positivos a la rabia en Lubbock provocan advertencias para evitar la vida silvestre y buscar atención inmediata si están expuestos.