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Health officials are contacting guests who stayed at Jackson Lake Lodge in Grand Teton National Park between May 5 and July 27 due to potential rabies exposure from a bat colony in the lodge's attic, with precautions and treatment options provided for those at risk.
Health officials are alerting hundreds of visitors who stayed in bat-infested cabins at Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, about potential rabies exposure after dead bats were found, though tests so far have been negative. The cabins have been closed since July, and authorities are recommending prophylactic treatment for those who may have been exposed, especially children and deep sleepers. No plans are in place to exterminate the bats, which are common in the area.
Health officials are alerting hundreds of visitors who stayed in bat-infested cabins at Grand Teton National Park about potential rabies exposure, although no bats tested positive. The cabins have been closed since July, and authorities are recommending prophylactic treatment for those who may have been exposed, especially if bitten or scratched by bats. The risk remains uncertain due to the presence of multiple bat colonies, but no plans are in place to exterminate the bats.
Health officials are alerting hundreds of visitors who stayed in bat-infested cabins at Grand Teton National Park about potential rabies exposure, although no bats tested positive. The cabins have been closed since July, and authorities are recommending prophylactic treatment for those who may have been exposed, especially if bitten or scratched by bats. The risk remains uncertain due to the presence of multiple bats, but no extermination plans are in place.
Army veteran Shayne Patrick Burke was seriously injured by a mother grizzly bear protecting her cub at Grand Teton National Park. Despite his severe injuries, Burke, who was hiking and photographing wildlife, managed to survive by using bear spray. He expressed his respect for wildlife and requested that the bear not be killed. Park officials confirmed the bear will not be captured or killed.
A disabled Army combat veteran, Shayne Patrick Burke, survived a brutal attack by a mother grizzly bear while hiking in Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park. Despite suffering severe injuries, Burke managed to use bear spray to fend off the bear and called for help. He was rescued and is expected to make a full recovery. Burke holds no animosity towards the bear, understanding it was protecting its cub. Park officials confirmed the attack and stated the bear would not be captured or killed.
A Massachusetts man was mauled by a grizzly bear in Grand Teton National Park but survived by playing dead. The bear, which bit into the man's can of bear repellent causing it to burst, fled the scene. Park officials decided not to pursue the bear, suspecting it was protecting a cub. The man was hospitalized but is expected to recover.
A hiker in Grand Teton National Park was attacked by a grizzly bear, which fled after accidentally spraying itself with the hiker's bear repellent. The bear, likely protecting its cub, will not be captured or killed. The hiker, who played dead during the attack, was hospitalized but is expected to recover fully.
A hiker in Grand Teton National Park was attacked by a grizzly bear but managed to escape after the bear accidentally bit into his can of pepper spray, causing it to burst and drive the bear away. The hiker, who played dead during the attack, was hospitalized but is expected to recover. Park officials decided not to capture or kill the bear, believing it was protecting its cub.
Wyoming Stargazing, a nonprofit organization, is offering private stargazing parties in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, near Grand Teton National Park. With a team of astrophysicists, they provide a unique experience for tourists, students, and corporations to enjoy the unpolluted night sky. The organization offers transportation, including curbside pickup, and caters to various events such as weddings and corporate gatherings. The stargazing tours include educational lessons on astrophysics, highlighting the vast distances in space measured in light years. Guests have the opportunity to observe stars like Vega, learn about the Hercules globular cluster, and contemplate the immense distances and age of the universe. Astro-tourism is growing in popularity, not only in Wyoming but also in other remote destinations worldwide.
A hiker from California, Joy Cho, fell off Teewinot Mountain in Grand Teton National Park and died from significant injuries. Her hiking companions were safely transported back to their vehicles. Teewinot Mountain reaches a height of 12,325 feet.
Park rangers at Grand Teton National Park are searching for two individuals who were seen harassing a bison calf. The incident is under investigation, and officials have emphasized the importance of viewing wildlife safely and ethically. Approaching wildlife can drastically affect their well-being and survival, and often these interactions result in euthanizing the animal. Visitors are urged to treat all wildlife with caution and respect, as they are wild, unpredictable, and can be dangerous.