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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – The Health Department has issued a public warning after a bat that tested positive for rabies was found near Lake of the Isles.

Signs are up around the lake near where the bat was found along 26th and 27th streets. They say anyone who touched the bat should see their doctor immediately.

Parents who think their children may have been near it should also give the Health Department a call at 651-201-5414.

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    [...] Minnesota 04/01/12 Minneapolis, Hennepin County: Health officials have issued a rabies alert after a bat found in the vicinity of 26th and 27th streets near Lake of the Isles tested positive for the virus. There is concern that people in the area, especially children, may have touched the bat. Parents are urged to discuss this with their children and seek medical advice if necessary. See http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2012/04/01/authorities-rabid-bat-near-lake-of-the-isles/ [...]

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    [...] Minnesota 04/01/12 Minneapolis, Hennepin County: Health officials have issued a rabies alert after a bat found in the vicinity of 26th and 27th streets near Lake of the Isles tested positive for the virus. There is concern that people in the area, especially children, may have touched the bat. Parents are urged to discuss this with their children and seek medical advice if necessary. See http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2012/04/01/authorities-rabid-bat-near-lake-of-the-isles/ [...]

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