WISNER - The Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department says a bat captured in Wisner has tested positive for rabies.

Health officials say this is the second bat confirmed infected with rabies that has been captured in the health district in the last month.

On August 17th, another bat captured in Norfolk was also found to have rabies.

Both of these bats bit humans, and the individuals who were bitten have received treatment for rabies.

The ELVPHD says this disease is spread from animals to humans through saliva, bites, and scratches. Washing the bite or scratch wound immediately with soap and water can be lifesaving, but the person should still seek medical advice.