Bat infected with rabies found outside Whitby college campus

Bats

Congregating in the thousands, northern bat species will spend their winters tucked away in caves where they can maintain a lowered body temperature. Cave choice is crucial for bats, as a cave that is either too warm or too cold may lead to death.

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Health officials are in investigating a possible rabies scare in Whitby.

A bat infected with rabies was found outside Durham College on Wednesday.

The Durham Region Health Department is trying to get in touch with students and anyone else who may have had contact with the critter to determine possible treatment.