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Bat Alert at Roger Williams Zoo | Boston News
- Published
- September 12, 2026
- Duration
- 1:16
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- Last updated
- Sep 13, 2026
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Summary
A bat spotted acting strangely at Roger Williams Park Zoo on August 24th has sparked a public health alert—officials say while the risk to people is low, anyone who had contact with the bat should contact health authorities. Bats’ tiny teeth make bites hard to detect, and with rabies cases rising nationwide—including in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, whe…
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A bat spotted acting strangely at Roger Williams Park Zoo on August 24th has sparked a public health alert—officials say while the risk to people is low, anyone who had contact with the bat should contact health authorities. Bats’ tiny teeth make bites hard to detect, and with rabies cases rising nationwide—including in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, where wildlife vaccines are being dropped from helicopters—staying vigilant is crucial. Rabies is deadly once symptoms appear, so don’t wait—get c
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