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DHEC is working to identify anyone who may have had contact with a bat near the Greenville Zoo that tested positive for rabies.Officials said the bat was found around 3:30 p.m on Saturday, Oct. 1 at the playground area near Shelter 30 in front of the Greenville Zoo. Witnesses said that several children handled the bat before zoo personnel got to it.DHEC laboratory officials confirmed the bat tested positive for rabies on Oct. 5.If you have a question or concern about possible exposure, please contact DHEC's Environmental Health Services Greenville office at (864) 372-3273. Operators are available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. During times outside of normal business hours or on holidays, please call (888) 847-0902.