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Bat tests positive for rabies in Colorado Springs
August 9, 2012 5:53 PM
A wild bat found dead Monday afternoon near the sidewalk just outside the entrance of the Starsmore Discovery Center, 2120 S. Cheyenne Cañon Road, has tested positive for rabies. There are no reports of people coming in contact with the bat, and the likelihood of exposure to the public... more » -
Get more rabies information at a session in Pueblo this evening Play Video
June 14, 2012 6:36 PM
Rabies continues to pop up in Pueblo, and it may be the worst seen in the state this year. Those at the health department say 19 animals, including bats, skunks, and foxes, have tested positive for rabies so far this year, and the total for all of 2011 was only... more » -
Rabid bat found at Pueblo Zoo
May 25, 2012 10:58 AM
A wild bat has tested positive for rabies. It was found at the Pueblo Zoo. It was discovered in front of the vulture stork pen. The Health Department is concerned people may have come in contact with it. If you or your child possibly came into contact with... more » -
Third Pueblo skunk tests positive for rabies
October 8, 2010 7:52 PM
A third skunk in Pueblo has tested positive for rabies. The Pueblo City-County Health Department say the latest skunk was found on the Eastside. A spokesperson with the health department did not have an exact location. "This increases the chance rabies will spread to people and pets," stated Dr. Christine... more » -
Rabies warning: Aggressive skunk found in Pueblo
September 28, 2010 7:53 PM
The Pueblo City-County Health Department has a warning for the public. Health workers confirm a strain of rabies that causes skunks to aggressively attack people and other animals. The skunk was found earlier this month (September), in the area of Red Cedar Ct. on the southwest side of Pueblo. On... more » -
Low cost rabies vaccination clinic scheduled for Saturday
September 27, 2010 11:53 AM
A low cost rabies vaccine clinic will happen Saturday, October 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Pueblo Animal Shelter in response to the increase of animal rabies cases in Colorado. Friday, public health officials announced a skunk tested positive for rabies in the southwest corner of... more » -
Couple linked to rabid bat finally found
August 31, 2010 11:42 AM
The El Paso County Health Department has finally found the two people who dropped off a rabid bat at the Pikes Peak Humane Society on Aug. 15. Their health is being evaluated. "We are relieved that we are able to conduct a proper investigation of this situation," said Marigny... more » -
Video Released of Couple Who Left Rabid Bat at Humane Soc.
August 19, 2010 6:32 PM
The El Paso County Health Department has released surveillance video of a young duo that dropped off a rabid bat at the Pikes Peak Humane Society. CLICK HERE to view it. The young man and woman who dropped off the bat early Sunday morning may have come in contact... more » -
People who dropped off bat may have contracted rabies
August 18, 2010 6:02 PM
The young man and woman who dropped off a bat at the Pikes Peak Humane Society early Sunday morning may have come in contact with rabies, which is almost always fatal in humans. The bat was placed in an empty Miller Lite 9-pack cardboard container and left on a... more » -
Person who dropped off sick bat may be in danger
August 17, 2010 7:07 PM
The El Paso County Health Department wants to make quick contact with a person who left a sick bat in the drop box at the Pikes Peak Humane Society on Sunday night. The bat was dropped off with a note that said, "bat hurt please help." The bat... more » -
Bat tests positive for rabies in Pueblo
July 15, 2010 5:37 PM
It's a double-whammy for Pueblo. First, West Nile Virus. Now, a rabid bat. "This bat testing positive for rabies confirms rabies is in Pueblo this summer, it is important for individuals to protect themselves and their pets from wild animals that may carry rabies," stated Christine Nevin-Woods, Public Health... more » -
Holy flying rats, Batman! Ginobili catches bat
November 1, 2009 10:11 AM
The Spurs' Manu Ginobili showed off his quick hands - capturing a bat. "That was amazing," teammate Tony Parker said after the San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 113-94 on Saturday night. "The legend continues with Manu. Unbelievable. ... He's always doing crazy stuff." Late in the... more »
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