A bat found in Ottawa County has tested positive for rabies. It’s first case of rabies in an animal in the county this year.
The county did not say exactly where the bat was found.
In 2024, there were three reported cases of rabies in animals in Ottawa County. As of July 17, 2025, there have been 16 reported cases of animals with rabies in the state of Michigan.
As bats are more active this time of year (May-September), the Ottawa County Department of Public Health shared steps to protect families and animals from rabies…