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Mississippi State warns fans of bats considered 'high risk for rabies'

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Fans attending Saturday's game between Mississippi State and Alabama should steer clear of any bats they see flying around Davis Wade Stadium.

An announcement was made ahead of kickoff warning spectators of bats at the stadium that are considered "high risk for rabies," according to Mike Rodak of AL.com. Any fan who comes in contact with a bat is advised to notify the nearest attendant.

Twitter, naturally, had fun with the news:

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