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By Jaymes Langrehr
Jun 3, 2021 | 2:56 PM
MADISON, Wis. Public health officials say they’ve found a rabid bat at a Madison park.
Public Health Madison & Dane County says the bat was found near the restrooms along Lakeland Avenue in Olbrich Park on Wednesday. A park ranger was sent to the park after getting a report of the bat, and the bat was sent to the Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene for testing, which confirmed the bat had rabies.
Public health officials says reporting bat sightings during the day can be “a matter of life and death.”
“The quicker we know about the presence of a bat, the quicker we can get the animal tested and prevent exposure as much as possible, especially in such a heavily-traveled area,” Environmental Health Supervisor John Hausbeck said.
Dry conditions across the Quinte region have now resulted in a partial burn ban in Prince Edward County.
Fire Chief Robert Rutter says that under the partial ban, you can only have a small campfire or burn in a container with a screened top.
To check the burn status going forward, call 613-476-7232 or by visit The County’s homepage.
For more information, contact Fire Dispatch at 613-476-2345 or fire@pecounty.on.ca.
High winds across the Quinte region have resulted in a partial burn ban in Prince Edward County.
Fire Chief Robert Rutter says that under the partial ban right now, you can only have a small campfire or burn in a container with a screened top.
To check the burn status going forward, call 613-476-7232 or by visit The County’s homepage.
For more information, contact Fire Dispatch at 613-476-2345 or fire@pecounty.on.ca.