Health officials are notifying hundreds of people across numerous states and countries who may have been exposed to rabies in bat-infested cabins at Grand Teton National Park. While initial tests on bats found in the cabins came back negative, the potential for exposure remains due to the presence of many more bats. Officials are urging individuals who stayed in specific cabins this year to seek medical attention, particularly if they had contact with a bat. Prophylactic shots are recommended for those who meet certain criteria, as rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms appear, although treatment is highly effective if administered soon after exposure.
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The alarm bells are ringing loudly regarding the potential sale of significant portions of land within Grand Teton National Park and other public lands. The sheer scale of the proposed land sales has ignited a firestorm of concern, with many advocates voicing their belief that such a drastic action would be irreversible.
This isn’t just a localized issue affecting only Wyoming residents; the implications reach far beyond state borders. Grand Teton, like other national parks, attracts tourists and recreation enthusiasts from across the country and the globe. Its economic impact extends far beyond Wyoming’s economy, creating ripple effects that would impact many states and localities.… Continue reading
Wyoming has sold a 1-square-mile parcel bordering Grand Teton National Park to the U.S. government for $100 million, a deal finalized after the governor approved the sale, preventing a potential developer sale. The federal government contributed $62.5 million, with private funding covering the remainder. This ecologically significant land, habitat to various wildlife, represents the last of four state-owned parcels added to the park over the past decade. The sale concluded after negotiations involving the Bureau of Land Management and concerns over development restrictions in southwestern Wyoming.
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Matt Underwood