Rabid bat confirmed in Eaton County

CHARLOTTE, Michigan — A bat found in Eaton County has tested positive for rabies according to the Barry-Eaton District Health Department (BEDHD).

The bat was discovered in the Charlotte area. This is the first rabid bat found in the county this year, per BEDHD.

“While rabies is rare, bats are the most common source of rabies exposure for people in Michigan and the United States,” officials told 13 ON YOUR SIDE…

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