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L.A. County experiencing highest number of bats with rabies ever recorded

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Los Angeles County is experiencing its highest number of rabid bats ever recorded, prompting health officials to urge residents to take precautions to protect themselves and pets from rabies. As of September 28, officials have confirmed 69 bats with rabies, according to County of Los Angeles Public …

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  1. NBC Los Angeles

    LA County issues warning as rabid bat cases reach record high (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    Los Angeles County has confirmed 69 rabid bats this year, matching last year’s record and prompting public health officials today to urge residents to take precautions as peak bat season continues. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued the warning on World Rabies Day, which is ob…

  2. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    Record number of rabid bats detected in Los Angeles County (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

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    Los Angeles County has confirmed 69 rabid bats this year, matching last year's record and prompting public health officials to urge residents to take precautions as peak bat season continues.

  3. KTLA Los Angeles

    L.A. County experiencing highest number of bats with rabies ever recorded (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    Los Angeles County is experiencing its highest number of rabid bats ever recorded, prompting health officials to urge residents to take precautions to protect themselves and pets from rabies. As of September 28, officials have confirmed 69 bats with rabies, according to County of Los Angeles Public …

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