Bat colony found in Grand Teton lodge, possibly exposing hundreds to rabies

The Brief

Hundreds of people could potentially have been exposed to rabies during their summer vacation at Grand Teton National Park.

A bat colony was recently discovered in the attic space at a popular lodge.

Bat colony in Jackson Lake Lodge

The backstory:

Since June 2, Grand Teton Lodge Company has received eight reports involving overnight guests who may have been exposed to bats in Jackson Lake Lodge rooms, the National Park Service said.

What they're saying:

Dr. Alexia Harrist, Wyoming's state health officer told local newspaper Jackson Hole News & Guide that management had received enough reports from guests that health officials determined it was not individual bats flying into rooms.

NPS said on Aug. 8 that a suspected bat colony was recently discovered in the attic space a