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Rabid Bat Alert: 33 Cases in Michigan This Year

9/23/2025

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A bat in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, tested positive for rabies, a fatal viral disease, confirmed by Grand Traverse County Health Department.
The bat was tested after possible exposure; exposed individuals receive post-exposure care.
As of September 18, 33 bats in Michigan have tested positive for rabies.
Officials urge precautions: avoid wild animals, vaccinate pets, and secure homes against bats.

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Story summary

A bat in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, tested positive for rabies, a fatal viral disease, confirmed by Grand Traverse County Health Department.
The bat was tested after possible exposure; exposed individuals receive post-exposure care.
As of September 18, 33 bats in Michigan have tested positive for rabies.
Officials urge precautions: avoid wild animals, vaccinate pets, and secure homes against bats.