Rabid bat found in Cedar Park motel: police

A bat found at a Cedar Park motel has tested positive for rabies. 

Rabid bat found in Cedar Park

What we know:

The Cedar Park Police Department says a bat found at the Motel 6 at 800 Arrow Point Drive has tested positive for rabies.

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CPPD says that currently, there is no known person that has come into direct contact with the bat.

What you can do:

Anyone with knowledge of someone who came into contact with the bat is urged to call Cedar Park Animal Control at 512-260-4600, ext 0.

Cedar Park police are reminding people not to touch any stray or unknown animals and to make sure their pets are up-to-date on their rabies vaccinations.

The Source: Information in this report comes from the Cedar Park Police Department

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