TOWN OF GREEN VALLEY (NBC 26) — A wild bat has tested positive for rabies in Shawano County, according to the Shawano-Menominee Counties Health Department (SMCHD).

According to SMCHD, the bat was found in the Town of Green Valley after an encounter with a family pet. The last report of a rabid animal in Shawano County was also a wild bat in 2023.

The SMCHD would like to remind neighbors of what they can do to protect themselves from rabies:

• Ensure all pet dogs, cats, ferrets, and livestock are vaccinated against rabies.

• Stay away from all wild animals, especially those acting abnormally.

• Do not keep exotic or wild animals as pets, regardless of how young or cute they may be.

• Exclude bats from inside living quarters by keeping screens in good repair and closing up any small op

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