rabies

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.

Idaho health officials say a Boise County man died from rabies after a bat got caught in his clothing in late summer

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

A cat in Owyhee County has tested positive for rabies, public health officials said on Wednesday. It is the first rabid cat detected in Idaho in almost 30 years.

One person is being treated for rabies after being bitten by a captured bat in downtown Twin Falls Tuesday.

Public health officials are urging Magic Valley residents to take precautions after a bat tested positive for rabies in southeastern Twin Falls County.

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KLIX) Southern Idaho health officials are reminding citizens to avoid touching bats to protect against potential rabies infections.

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is urging you to be extra careful around bats after one in southeast Idaho tested positive for rabies.