A moose has been confirmed to have contracted rabies. Moose with rabies is rare but has happened in South Dakota, Minnesota, and Canada. Rabies could possibly infect moose in our area as well.
Southern Idaho health officials say a bat came back positive for rabies this week and warned the public to be cautious around the animals. The South Central Public Health District said the bat had been caught in Blaine County and tested positive for the virus Tuesday