LA County says they’ve already found 69 bats with rabies

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reported that 69 bats have tested positive for rabies so far this year, matching the total count for 2025.
This year’s rabid bat count has already matched 2025’s total, according to the LA County Department of Public Health, which shared information Monday.
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