The Missouri Department of Conservation is warning people to be careful when working with wildlife after a case of the rabies virus killed a Missouri man last week.
According to the International Society for Infectious disease, 52-year-old John Emmerich of Eugene Missouri died Friday Sept 26th from the rabies virus.
Missouri Department of Conservation State Wildlife Veterinarian, Kelly Straka said in an email that the rabies virus Emmerich caught was associated with the tri-colored bat. The investigation into how he was exposed to the virus is still in process.
Straka said she just wants to advise people to use caution when working with wildlife in the field.
“Any mammal can be infected with rabies,” said Straka. “In Missouri, bats and skunks are most commonly affected.”
She also urges to contact your vet about rabies vaccinations for your pets and/or livestock.
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Agency warns about Rabies virus in Missouri
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