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Suspected Bat Colony at Jackson Lake Lodge Prompts Rabies Outreach to Hundreds of Past Guests

Health agencies are conducting case-by-case risk assessments for former guests worldwide.

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Rabies Scare in Wyoming Park, Hundreds Potentially Exposed in

Overview

  • Officials have identified about 250 reservations tied to eight cabins used between May 5 and July 27, estimating up to 500 guests may need evaluation.
  • So far, several bats collected from the affected area tested negative for rabies and one was untestable, leaving most potential exposures under review.
  • The eight cabins (516, 518, 520, 522, 524, 526, 528 and 530) remain closed, and the lodge has installed exclusion devices to prevent reentry by bats.
  • The Wyoming Department of Health, the CDC and local health teams are leading individualized assessments with referrals for post‑exposure prophylaxis when indicated.
  • Guidance prioritizes anyone who noticed a bat in their room or had possible contact, with added caution for children or deep sleepers, and visitors elsewhere in the area are not considered at risk unless they stayed in the listed cabins.