Possible Rabid Bat Found In Woodinville

WOODINVILLE, WA - A rabid bat was found Friday morning inside the men's restroom at Cottage Lake Park, according to King County health officials. This is the second rabid bat in the area since the end of June when one was found at Hollywood Hills Equestrian Park.

Health officials are looking for people who may have come into contact with the bat. The bat may have been in the bathroom overnight. There was a concert at the park on Thursday night.

Here's more from King County Public Health:

At around 6:30 a.m. on July 13, a bat was found in a public men’s restroom by park staff at Cottage Lake Park in Woodinville. Based on a description of the bat provided by park staff, the bat may have been handled by one or more people. Park staff were able to safely capture the bat, but it has since been released and is therefore not able to be tested for rabies.

The bat may have been in the restroom overnight, so it could have come in contact with people visiting the park on July 12. About 160 people were at the park on the evening of July 12 for the Michelle D’Amour and the Love Dealers concert, which started at 7:00 p.m.

Contact King County Public Health at (206) 296-4774.

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