Post by jonsdigs on Oct 6, 2006 7:05:03 GMT -5
Bat near playgrounds tests positive for rabies
Associated Press
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - School officials said a dead bat found between two playgrounds at Inverness Elementary tested positive for rabies.
Cindy Warner, spokeswoman for Shelby County schools, said the bat was found by a gym class walking to the playground on Monday afternoon.
Warner said the teacher raked the bat into a box and called animal control.
The bat was sent to the state laboratory to be tested for rabies. The test came back positive Tuesday afternoon.
"The first thing we did Wednesday morning was send our maintenance people out to look for infestations at the school," Warner said.
No sign of infestation was found. An animal relocation specialist was brought in to do a second inspection.
Warner said no children were allowed on the playground Wednesday.
Full Story:
www.ledger-enquirer.com/mld/ledgerenquirer/news/local/15686171.htm
Associated Press
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - School officials said a dead bat found between two playgrounds at Inverness Elementary tested positive for rabies.
Cindy Warner, spokeswoman for Shelby County schools, said the bat was found by a gym class walking to the playground on Monday afternoon.
Warner said the teacher raked the bat into a box and called animal control.
The bat was sent to the state laboratory to be tested for rabies. The test came back positive Tuesday afternoon.
"The first thing we did Wednesday morning was send our maintenance people out to look for infestations at the school," Warner said.
No sign of infestation was found. An animal relocation specialist was brought in to do a second inspection.
Warner said no children were allowed on the playground Wednesday.
Full Story:
www.ledger-enquirer.com/mld/ledgerenquirer/news/local/15686171.htm