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6 days ago
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A rabid bat was found at Beavertail State Park. Here's what to know to stay safe.
An injured bat found at Beavertail State Park in Jamestown on July 30 tested positive for rabies. The Rhode Island Department of Health is alerting the public that the rabid bat was found near the hose spigot on the Lighthouse building by a worker, according to a news release. The bat was taken to a wildlife rehabilitation facility and later euthanized when staff noticed that the bat was displaying symptoms of rabies. It was submitted for testing to RIDOH's State Health Laboratories on Aug. 1. What to know about rabies Rabies is a fatal disease if it is not treated before the onset of symptoms, according to the release. Anyone who may have had direct contact with the bat should immediately call RIDOH's Center for Acute Infectious Disease Epidemiology at 401-222-2577 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) or 401-276-8046 after hours. RIDOH should also be contacted if a pet may have come into contact with this bat. The rabies virus infects the central nervous system. If a person does not receive the appropriate medical care after a rabies exposure, the virus can cause disease in the brain, ultimately resulting in death. Rabies treatment must be started as soon as possible after exposure. All dogs, cats, and ferrets are required by state law to have current vaccination against rabies. Vaccination of pets prevents them from contracting rabies and prevents people from becoming exposed to rabies through their pets. How to prevent rabies To prevent rabies, people should: Make sure all dogs, cats, and ferrets are up to date on rabies vaccination. Avoid all contact with and do not feed stray or free-roaming domestic animals. Avoid all contact with and do not feed wild animals. Do not feed your animals outdoors, as this will attract other animals. This is especially dangerous when feeding large numbers of free-roaming cats. Protect your pets by always maintaining control; walk dogs on a leash or let them play in a fenced yard, and do not let pets wander unsupervised. Report all animal bites to your city/town's animal control officer. - Securely cover all garbage cans so wild animals cannot scavenge for food. For more information, see This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: Bat with rabies found at Beavertail State Park in Jamestown Solve the daily Crossword
CTV News
04-07-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Critically injured snake overcomes odds after 7 months of care
A critically injured garter snake is treated at the Shades of Hope Wildlife Refuge in Pefferlaw, Ont. Let's face it, snakes aren't everyone's cup of tea, but one rural Ontario refuge is celebrating the miraculous recovery of a male garter snake named Carl. According to Shades of Hope Wildlife Refuge, Carl was found in critical condition on a rural property in September 2024 after a predator attack. The snake had extensive wounds, including a large gash from the base of his head to his belly, exposed ribs, and a mangled tail. Dr. Wendy and her team at Shades of Hope in Pefferlaw sprang into action, providing Carl with intensive wound care, pain therapy, and antibiotics. For nearly three months, Carl required daily care and weekly check-ups. Garter Snake A critically injured garter snake is treated at the Shades of Hope Wildlife Refuge in Pefferlaw, Ont. (Shades of Hope Wildlife Refuge) 'One of the biggest challenges we faced was getting Carl to eat," the refuge noted in a social media post. 'Since the wounds on his neck caused constriction as they healed, he had difficulty swallowing food.' The team worked around this by starting him on small prey and gradually increasing the size to help stretch the scar tissue. After seven months of care, Carl made a full recovery. By February, the refuge reported his wounds had healed, and he was eating whole prey. In May, Carl was deemed ready for release, which the team initially never thought would be possible. 'He survived a predator attack, had fully healed two devastating wound sites, lost portions of two ribs, overcome widespread infection and survived severe dehydration,' the post continued. 'We opened his box, gave it a tip, and he exploded out ready to be a wild snake once more, only after turning back to say thank-you one last time to his rescuers.'
CTV News
13-06-2025
- CTV News
Injured hawk receiving care after rescue by Burnaby RCMP officer
The injured animal – a red-tailed hawk – is now in the care of OWL Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society in Delta. (Burnaby RCMP) Mounties in Burnaby are thanking a member of the public who alerted an officer to an injured hawk in the middle of the road last week. The incident happened just after 1 a.m. on June 4 near the intersection of Hall Avenue and Kingsway, Burnaby RCMP said in a news release Thursday. The concerned citizen advised a front-line officer that the raptor was in the middle of the roadway and appeared to be injured. 'The hawk appeared to have been hit by a vehicle and the citizen was worried it was at risk of being hit again,' the release reads. The officer found the bird suffering from a broken wing and an injured eye, according to police. 'After speaking to a conservation officer, and exhausting all local wildlife rehabilitation centers in the area, the officer transported the injured bird to an animal emergency clinic in Langley until a rehabilitation centre could take over,' the release reads. The injured animal – a red-tailed hawk – is now in the care of OWL Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society in Delta. 'Burnaby RCMP would like to thank the citizen that alerted our officer of the injured bird, as well as the clinic in Langley for the temporary home, and of course, OWL Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society who have taken on the task of mending our new bird friend back to health,' police said.
