09/29/2026
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Los Angeles County public health leaders are sharing a warning with the public due to a record number of rabid bats detected in 2026.
"As of September 28, World Rabies Day, 69 rabid bats have been confirmed, matching last year's record, with peak season still underway," according to a news release from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
According to LADPH, rabid bats have been found in every part of LA County, including areas like the San Fernando Valley and downtown. They have been located in office buildings and businesses and at parks, homes and schools. Officials said that while rabies is preventable, it causes tens of thousands of deaths annually around the world.