The incident occurred in the 1700 block of Masterpiece Road on Saturday, March 21, when a resident found their dog standing over the bat in the yard. While it was unclear if the dog actually had physical contact, the bat was impounded and sent to the state lab in Tampa, where the positive result was confirmed this past Wednesday.
Key Details for Residents:
- Quarantine: The dog involved is currently under a 10-day home quarantine as a precaution.
- Rabies Alert: While a formal 60-day “Rabies Alert” with specific geographic boundaries is often issued by the Department of Health following such cases, officials are already urging everyone in the Lake Wales area to be extra vigilant.
- Reporting: If you see a wild animal acting aggressively or strangely, you should contact PCSO Animal Control at 863-577-1762.
It’s a good reminder to double-check that all pets are up to date on their vaccinations, especially since bats are one of the primary carriers in Florida.
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