Winter Haven Woman Mistakes Bat for Mouse as Polk County Records 6th Rabies Case
Authorities said a resident mistook the bat for a mouse, and officials urged people to avoid sick or unusual wildlife.
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Live Bats With Rabies Invade Florida County, Freaking Out People And Pets
Live bats with rabies are flying around a county in Florida ... and it's driving locals and their pets more than a little batty! TMZ has learned that 6 rabies-infested bats have been haunting residents and their cats and dogs in Polk County since…
Winter Haven Bat Tests Positive For Rabies After Resident Mistakes It For A Mouse
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Polk County has confirmed its sixth case of rabies this year after a live bat found in a Winter Haven yard tested positive for the viral infection. The incident took place on Thursday, September 10, 2026, on 8th Street in the Eloise area. A resident picked up what she initially believed […] Winter Haven Bat Tests Positive For Rabies After Resident Mistakes It For A Mouse
Bat Tests Positive for Rabies
A live bat found on 8th Street in the Eloise area of Winter Haven has tested positive for rabies, marking Polk County's sixth confirmed animal rabies case of 2026. Key Incident Details The Incident: On Thursday, September 10, a resident picked up an animal in her yard after mistaking it…
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