
A 6-year-old girl is recovering after being bitten by a rabid bat outside her Wisconsin home — before her brother killed the animal with a homemade “Braveheart”-inspired sword, her family and health officials said Tuesday. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Cecilia “Cece” Kale was playing on a tree in front of the family’s home in Tigerton, about 60 miles west of Green Bay, last week when the winged mammal attacked her left thigh.
Main Idea: Cecilia Kale, a 6-year-old girl in Wisconsin, is recovering after being bitten by a rabid bat outside her home and then receiving prompt treatment.
Key Points:
Rabid bat bites can put families at risk and require fast medical care, which can be painful and costly if treatment is delayed.
The case may remind households to get help quickly after animal bites, and public health teams can prevent deaths with prompt rabies shots.
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The 6-year-old child bitten by the rabid bat and the central subject of the article.
Cecilia Kale’s mother, who describes the attack and the family’s decision on treatment.
Cecilia’s brother who knocked the bat off her and is part of the incident narrative.
The county health officer quoted on the public health response and rabies exposure context.
Cecilia’s brother who helped kill the bat and is quoted in the family’s account.
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