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May 18, 2026
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Alberta students being treated for rabies exposure after bat encounter on school bus
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Alberta students being treated for rabies exposure after bat encounter on school bus
A group of high school students in Alberta are receiving medical treatment after they were potentially exposed to rabies following a bat encounter during a school bus ride.
The incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 5, when the bus stopped at a known bat colony site near Drumheller, Alberta. According to the local health unit, one of the students approached the window and spotted a bat inside the bus before it flew away.
Despite no direct contact with the bat, the students are being treated as …
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