Official insights from Public Health – Seattle & King County staff
A rabid bat was found by the sidewalk adjacent to the Duwamish Head Condominiums (1140 Alki Ave SW) on September 18 – 19, 2022, near Alki Beach Pier in West Seattle. If you or someone you know had any contact with a bat near this area, seek medical evaluation immediately or contact Public Health – Seattle & King County.
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As the weather warms up in King County, bats come out of hibernation, which means a big increase in human-bat interactions compared to other times of year. Bats that are infected with rabies can spread the infection to humans who have bare skin contact with bats or bat saliva.
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A rabid bat was found at Angle Lake Park in the City of SeaTac. If you had any contact with a bat near the park lakeshore by the old lifeguard shack on Monday, August 28 or Tuesday, August 29, contact Public Health (206-296-4774) immediately for information on preventative treatment. Rabies can be life-threatening, but is preventable if […]
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