A case in Escambia County is sounding the alarm for rabies
Residents in Escambia County are being advised not to make contact with wild and stray animals to protect themselves from the risk of rabies exposure.
The incident took place about two weeks ago at Perdido Kids Park. The patient has not been identified.
“The report we got was than an individual had come into contact with a bat,” said Marie Mott, Administrator at the Florida Department of Health in Escambia County. “Bats are commonly a carrier of rabies, so rabies precautions have been put into place with that person.”