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King County health officials say a rabid bat was found on a playground at a Woodinville elementary school on Monday morning.
The sick bat was found next to a bench at Bear Creek Elementary School. The bat was removed and tested positive for rabies.
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"We aren't yet aware of any students who touched the bat, but we want to be absolutely certain. If your children attend this school or play at this playground, be sure to ask them if they touched a bat," said Dr. Jeff Duchin, chief of Communicable Disease for Public Health - Seattle & King County. "Rabies is treatable if caught early on, so identifying anyone who has had contact as soon as possible is important."
Health officials said if you or your child had any recent contact with a bat at the Bear Creek Elementary, should call Public Health immediately at 206-296-4774.
King County Public Health has more information about bats and rabies on their website.
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