Infected with rabies wolf attacks 5 residents of Batken region

At least five people in Batken region of Kyrgyzstan were bitten by a rabid wolf. The animal was shot dead. Regional Department of the Ministry of Health informed 24.kg news agency.

The victims are under observation in the surgery unit of a hospital. They all are vaccinated.

The department stressed that the head of the wolf was sent to Osh city for tests. Experts confirmed that the predator had rabies.