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Rabid Bat Startles Patrons At San Diego County Restaurant
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Key Points:
- A bat landed on a table at Yellow Deli Restaurant in San Diego County while a family was dining, and it was subsequently captured and tested positive for rabies.
- No direct skin contact with the bat has been reported, and only those who touched or held the bat are considered at risk for rabies exposure.
- Health officials urge anyone with direct contact with the bat to seek medical advice promptly, as rabies post-exposure treatment is highly effective if administered before symptoms appear.
- This incident marks the 22nd rabid bat detected in San Diego County in 2024, compared to 21 in 2025, highlighting ongoing rabies risks from bats in the area.
- Officials remind the public not to touch or approach bats or wildlife and to wash any exposed areas thoroughly while seeking medical attention if contact occurs; human rabies cases remain rare in California.
