LAKE COUNTY, Fla. — People who live in Lake County may want to keep their pets inside for a while.
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The Florida Department of Health in Lake County are monitoring rabies among wild animals in the area.
Officials said it started after a bat-related incident in Montverde.
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Health officials said anyone in the area who came into contact with any bats should contact the Department of Health in Lake County at 352-707-6064.
The Department of Health is also advising you to keep your pets on a leash and avoid wild or stray animals.
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Residents should also prevent bats from entering living quarters or occupied spaces in homes, schools, and other similar areas where they might come in contact with people and pets.
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