Guests staying at Jackson Lake Lodge in Grand Teton National Park between May 5 and July 27 may be at risk of rabies exposure, according to health officials. A bat colony was discovered in the lodge’s attic, affecting guest rooms 516-530.
Those who stayed in these rooms are being contacted by health officials in their home state for preventive treatment. Guests can reach out to Grand Teton Lodge Company at [email protected] or (307) 543-3044 if they think they’ve been exposed.
Bat exposure includes a bite, scratch, or physical contact with a bat. Since bat teeth are small, it may be hard to determine if a bite occurred. The rabies virus can incubate for weeks to months before causing symptoms, which may start like the flu and include weakness, fever, or headache.
Symptoms usually appear within two weeks, progressing to anxiety, confusion, agitation, and hallucinations. Health officials urge those who stayed in affected rooms to contact them for assistance.
Source: https://www.scrippsnews.com/science-and-tech/animals-and-insects/hundreds-of-grand-teton-national-park-visitors-may-have-been-exposed-to-rabies