Teen Finds Dead Bat at White Sands

A teen at White Sands National Park left a dead bat on a visitor center desk—don’t mess with bats, even dead ones. Rabies is nearly always fatal once symptoms hit, but it’s 100% preventable with prompt medical care. Park officials are urgently asking the teen or their guardian to contact a doctor or health department immediately and email WHSAInterpretation at nps.gov. Last year, a bat at White Sands tested positive for rabies. Bats are vital for ecosystems, but if you find one dead, acting strange, or flying near you—leave it alone and report it to rangers. Always admire wildlife from afar. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b9d7d3bf860fc6ad