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Bat inside Golden Valley home attacks other bat before testing positive for rabies
kstp.com • • health
Key Points:
- A bat found flying inside a Golden Valley home in July tested positive for rabies, prompting concern from local wildlife control and health officials.
- Inspectors discovered a colony of bats accessing the home through gaps around the fireplace, with one bat exhibiting aggressive behavior that led to rabies testing.
- Seven bats were removed from the home between July 14-16, highlighting the risk bats pose when they enter indoor spaces.
- Health experts advise against handling bats directly, recommending that bats found indoors be confined to one room and that homeowners contact wildlife professionals or animal control.
- August is peak bat season in the Twin Cities, increasing the likelihood of bats entering homes as young bats leave maternity colonies.
