SAVANNAH, Ga. — Health officials are warning students at a Georgia university after a rabid bat was found on campus.
The Chatham County Health Department said a bat was found Feb. 18 on a porch at Savannah State’s College of Business Administration building.
The bat was taken to a local veterinarian office, where it tested positive for rabies.
If anyone came into contact with a bat around Feb. 18, they are asked to contact the Chatham County Health Department’s Environmental Health Office at 912-356-2160.
The health department is interviewing students who had contact with the bat to see if they need a rabies vaccination, according to a news release.
“This is an important reminder to everyone in the community about the danger of interacting with wild animals. Several species of wild animals that are native to coastal Georgia – including raccoons, foxes, and bats – can carry rabies. Rabies can be spread to humans through bites, scratches, and other contact,” the department said.
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The Associated Press contributed to this report.