On May 26, a bat was found near Palo Verde Common in South Fremont, close to a sidewalk and “within reachable distance of pedestrians and animals,” the Fremont Police Department<\/a> said.<\/p>\n Alameda County Vector Control confirmed Thursday that the bat tested positive for rabies.<\/p>\n The agency said it is investigating the incident but noted there are currently no known human or animal exposures linked to the bat.<\/p>\n WWE OFFICIAL CHARLES ROBINSON REVEALS BAT BITE CAUSED HOSPITAL VISIT: ‘GREAT WAY TO START THE MORNING’<\/a><\/p>\n A bat flies through a forest while hunting for prey. (iStock\/Getty Images Plus)<\/p>\n Residents in the area have been notified about the incident and the risks associated with rabies exposure, officials said.<\/p>\n “Rabies is a fatal disease caused by a virus that affects the brain and nervous system,” police said in a news release.<\/p>\n “It is preventable if the exposed person or animal receives a series of rabies vaccine shots as soon<\/a> as possible after exposure,” the release added.<\/p>\n MICHIGAN MAN DIES OF RABIES AFTER RECEIVING KIDNEY FROM INFECTED DONOR WHO SAVED KITTEN FROM SKUNK: CDC<\/a><\/p>\n Common pipistrelle bat perched on a surface. (iStock)<\/p>\n Authorities advised anyone who may have touched or been bitten by the bat to contact the Alameda County Public Health Acute Communicable Disease Program at 510-267-3250 and seek immediate medical attention.<\/p>\n Officials also warned residents to avoid contact with bats and other wild animals that may carry<\/a> rabies.<\/p>\n Animals commonly associated with rabies include skunks, foxes, coyotes and raccoons.<\/p>\n CALIFORNIA 4-YEAR-OLD BOY SURVIVES ATTACK BY COYOTE THAT BIT AND TRIED TO DRAG HIM AWAY<\/a><\/p>\n A 3D illustration shows pink rabies virus microscopic cells against a pink background. (iStock)<\/p>\n “Unvaccinated dogs and cats are considered to be at medium to high risk of contracting and potentially spreading the rabies virus,” police said.<\/p>\n “If you find a sick or dead animal, do not touch it,” the release continued, adding that unusual animal behavior<\/a> should be reported to Fremont Animal Services or the Alameda County Public Health Department.<\/p>\n Authorities also warned residents not to handle bats found in homes or yards.<\/p>\n Officials recommended several preventative measures, including keeping pets<\/a> vaccinated against rabies.<\/p>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1780199348_119_bat-flying.jpg\")
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