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SCDPH: One person, one pet exposed to rabid bats
WYFF • • health
Key Points:
- One person and one pet were exposed to rabid bats in Greenville and York counties, South Carolina, according to the South Carolina Department of Public Health (SCDPH).
- A bat found near Bessie Road and North Flat Rock Road in Piedmont, Greenville County, tested positive for rabies after being submitted for testing on October 23.
- Another rabid bat was discovered near Pinewood Road and Belleview Road in Rock Hill, York County, with confirmation also received on Monday.
- Officials warn that bat bites can be difficult to detect due to their small teeth, emphasizing the risk of rabies transmission to humans and pets.
- Greenville County has recorded six rabid animals in 2026, contributing to a total of 97 rabid animal cases statewide this year; those exposed are urged to contact the DPH rabies prevention program immediately.
