Teen Touches Dead Bat at White Sands

A teen at White Sands National Park allegedly handled a dead bat with bare hands, sparking a health alert over possible rabies exposure. Park officials urge anyone who came into contact with the bat — or even suspects — to seek immediate medical attention, as rabies is nearly always fatal once symptoms appear but fully preventable with prompt treatment. Though it’s unclear if the bat tested positive, this isn’t the first time such an incident has occurred at the park. Officials remind visitors: never touch wild animals, dead or alive — admire them from afar and report any sick or deceased wildlife to rangers right away. 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/bfe27561d0e32b84