Unfortunately, it happened yet again. In a recent press release , the NPS advised visitors to ‘take extra precautions’ in light of a rabies case in a popular national recreation area. Someone noticed a raccoon's strange behavior and reported it to park authorities. Unfortunately, the specimen later tested positive for rabies.

This is the second time the NPS has announced a rabies case in less than a month. A few days ago, the NPS reported that about 200 visitors may have been exposed to rabies at Grand Teton National Park. This disease is transmitted to humans by infected animals such as bats and can be deadly. So, what precautions should visitors take?

Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In Popular National Recreation Area

On August 13, the NPS published a press release advising visi

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