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Mississauga residents should be cautious after Peel Public Health reported two cases of rabies in bats. While no humans have been affected yet in Peel, rabies is a serious health risk, so it’s important to be informed and stay safe.
Relocating wildlife is ineffective and illegal – Ontario’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act does not allow anyone to relocate wildlife beyond 1 km. Trapping can also harm animals, including those that are not meant to be trapped. A trapped nursing wildlife mother may also cause her young to die.