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Record Number of Rabies-Infected Bats in L.A. County
SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (KTLA) — Forty-five rabid bats have been discovered in Los Angeles County so far this year, the highest number in modern history, authorities said Monday.
The previous high for a single year was 38 in 2011, and it is unclear what factors led to the increase.
Thirteen of the rabid bats were found in the Santa Clarita area, according to a map of all the cases compiled by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
There are usually only 10 positive rabid bat reports a year.
Authorities warned the public to avoid handling bats and to report any found in homes or other places frequented by people to local animal control, especially if the animals are seen during the day.
SNIP: Oopsies. I meant THIS bat :
I'm Your Huckleberry
September 12th, 2012
I thought they had given her shots…and now, she’s out biting people again..
Xavier
September 12th, 2012
Maybe if Barry apologizes they’ll leave us alone.
Poonces
September 12th, 2012
I thought Pelosi used flying monkeys to spy for her.
FreeMan & Sarah on Vacation
September 12th, 2012
One is bat shit, the other is a cute furry flying critter.
Faye W-W
September 12th, 2012
You had the right picture in the first place!
Unruly Refugee
September 12th, 2012
0bama grinds and snorts that woman’s guano.
BWSEATTLE
September 12th, 2012
Yes! Nice juxtaposition of bat
Unneutral
September 12th, 2012
Speaking of rabies, infected and bats…….
Bob M.
September 13th, 2012
BAT shit crazy after all!
Stranded in Sonoma
September 13th, 2012
I think the photo should be this bat. Because, after all, the bat in the first picture on top doesn’t show a reflection in a mirror.
spymyeyes
September 13th, 2012
Oh noes, but, but, but, what about the moonbats?!?!
Joe
September 13th, 2012
Look at the picture… Tance may have Botox in the face, but she can’t do the hands and they tell the tale… that skin is old and wrinkled.
muddjuice (Absolutist)
September 13th, 2012
She’s more troll than bat.
One thing I can’t stand. Why do they alternate between using digits and spelling out numbers (i.e. 44 versus forty-four)? I hate that. Just use the digits. It’s easier to read and compare the numbers then…..
bitterclinger
September 13th, 2012
muddjuice – Eons ago, in J school, we were taught never start a sentence with a numeral. Numbers one through nine were to be spelled out and 10 and up were numerals.
YMMV or, your stylebook may differ.
BarnabyBoog
September 14th, 2012
Nanni Pullalousie is immune to rabies and bats…she has smashed enough of em on her face whilst flying on her broom….botox oozing from her pores neutralizes the virus and batshit in an instant……….
BarnabyBoog
September 14th, 2012
Rumor is that Nanni Pullalousie starred in the troll part on Merlin, the British series…it was her finest moment as they say…..”mr. DeMille, I am ready for my close-up”