Public Safety · Yuba City, CA
Rabid Bat Found in Yuba City; Fifth Case in Sutter County Since July
A live bat found near the 2500 block of Live Oak Boulevard in Yuba City on Oct. 27 tested positive for rabies, according to the Sutter Animal Services Authority. It marks at least the fifth rabid bat reported in Sutter County since late July, with prior cases in Yuba City and the city of Sutter, including two incidents where children may have been exposed. Across California, 364 bats tested positive for rabies through Oct. 30, representing nearly 94% of the state's confirmed animal rabies cases. Health officials urged residents to avoid touching bats, keep pet vaccinations current, install window screens and chimney caps, and seek prompt medical advice if exposure is suspected.