Vancouver Island vet clinics warn about bat encounters due to rabies
Veterinary clinics on Vancouver Island are warning the public about rabies risks after a bat tested positive for the virus in Campbell River. Health officials have confirmed multiple cases of rabies in bats across British Columbia, prompting calls for caution.
Why it matters
Rabies is a fatal zoonotic disease, and increased detection in local wildlife poses a direct health risk to pets and humans in the region.
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