[Anitius Severinus Boethius]

Some child is bit by an animal and it later turns out to be rabid, the school will be sued.

I am pretty sure that there has never been a case of rabies transmitted to a human from a squirrel.

[Chickensoup]

When I was a child we had a problem one august week with a rabid squirril who chased children until one of the fathers shot it.

[SatinDoll]

Why are you “pretty sure that there has never been a case of rabies transmitted to a human from a squirrel”? Do you documentation?

[piytar]

I am pretty sure that there has never been a case of rabies transmitted to a human from a squirrel.

Bzzzzt. Wrong: http://thegazette.com/2009/08/11/iowa-city-police-issue-warning-after-rabid-squirrel-bites-person/ One of many stories I found quite easily...

[brytlea]

There has never been a reported case of squirrel to human transmission, however they can get it. So it’s possible. And I suspect the officer isn’t well versed on which animals have been reported to have transmitted it to humans. ALL mammals are potential carriers. It would be unwise to take the risk.

[Hot Tabasco]

I am pretty sure that there has never been a case of rabies transmitted to a human from a squirrel.

I agree with you especially because the animal would have to contract the disease from the bite of another rabid animal. And given the size of the squirrel, it would most likely end up as dinner rather than a victim of rabies........

A google search will confirm your statement........