In Pitkin County, a notable number of bat exposures have been reported recently. As of Tuesday, six bats had been sent to Denver for rabies testing. The test results for five of these bats were negative, while one result is pending and another bat is awaiting capture.

The bats were found in various locations, including a house in Aspen and a flower vase in Snowmass. Another bat was discovered in a shoe at Aspen Highlands. These incidents created exposure risks for individuals at the residences.

Further details about these incidents are available from Pitkin County's Emergency Response and Epidemiology Program. The county has noted that the number of exposures is higher than expected for this time of year.