What is the risk if someone had contact with the rabid bat?

Officials urge anyone who may have touched the bat or witnessed contact to immediately notify the Health Care Agency to assess their risk of exposure and receive prompt treatment.

How serious is rabies if left untreated?

Once a person begins showing signs and symptoms of rabies, the disease is nearly always fatal, making immediate preventative treatment after exposure crucial.

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Rabid Bat Found Near Orange County Trail

Q: Where was the rabid bat found in Orange County?

The rabid bat was found on January 20 near the gate entrance along the Mesa Trail at O'Neill Regional Park in Rancho Santa Margarita.

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Summary

A rabid bat was discovered on Jan. 20 near a popular hiking trail.
Officials urge anyone with potential contact to seek immediate medical assessment.
Rabies is nearly always fatal without prompt preventative treatment.

Rabid Bat Found Near Orange County Trail

A bat discovered on January 20 near a hiking trail in Orange County, California, has tested positive for rabies, prompting public health officials to issue a cautionary advisory. The infected animal was found by the gate entrance along the Mesa Trail at O'Neill Regional Park in Rancho Santa Margarita.

Health officials are requesting that individuals, including hikers and pet owners, who may have touched the bat or witnessed any contact should immediately notify the Orange County Health Care Agency. This is to assess potential exposure risks and ensure timely medical intervention.