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Bali ramps up rabies response after rabid dog attacks 15 climbers
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The local authorities are evacuating stray dogs to shelters to prevent the spread of rabies to other wildlife.
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DENPASAR, Bali - Bali health authorities have stepped up vigilance against rabies outbreak following reports that 15 climbers were bitten by a rabid dog along the Mount Batukaru hiking trails in Pujungan village, Tabanan regency.
The aggressive dog was captured and euthanised by local authorities and subsequent laboratory analysis confirmed that the animal was infected with the rabies virus.
