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Teen Held Dead Bat at White Sands
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- Jun 25, 2026
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- 120
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Summary
A teen at White Sands National Park may have put themselves at serious risk after holding a dead bat in bare hands—park officials are urgently asking them or their guardians to contact a doctor immediately over possible rabies exposure. Rabies is nearly always fatal once symptoms appear, but it’s 100% preventable with prompt treatment. The park reminds everyone: never touch wild animals, dead or alive—and if you encounter one, report it to rangers right away. This isn’t the first time rabies has been a concern here—last year, a bat tested positive. Only about 1% of wild bats carry rabies, but the risk spikes if you find one on the ground or handle it. Stay safe: admire wildlife from afar. 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/72d19ef6433f83ec