The Bats! They're Everywhere!

Well, not everywhere, but close. It wasn't too long ago we mentioned the rabid bats over in McHenry County. Today comes word of the discovery of a rabid bat in over in Will County, more specifically Naperville. The bat was discovered hanging under a trampoline this weekend but since then officials say it was first seen almost a week ago and are looking into whether or not anyone came in contact with the bat. It's Will County's fourth rabid bat since May 1. [WBBM]

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Nope. It's official. They're everywhere. I just did an article last week for the Sun-Times News Group: They're in Kane County, too: http://bit.ly/2oRtJM. Look out.

All the vampires walking in the valley move west down Ventura Boulevard.

Ok, I keep reading about this... I'm a resident Napervillian, and the last time I checked we were in DuPage County..

The southern end of Naperville extends into will county, John.

And yes, bats are everywhere. I had one in my apartment in Chicago Heights when I was living there.

Just keep in mind, most bats are not rabid. You shouldn't be any more fearful of rabies form bats than you are from raccoons, opossums, foxes, cats, dogs, etc....

Please, we need our bats for pollination and to keep the insects under control (and therefore West Nile virus and the like). Especially with White Nose Syndrome spreading out there.

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