Rabid bat disrupts San Diego deli, triggering rabies warning

A rabid bat landed on a family’s table at a San Diego deli; no direct contact was reported, but a diner bagged the bat and took it to the Humane Society, where it tested positive. The bat is the 22nd rabies-positive bat in San Diego County this year, the most since 2021. Health officials warn anyone who may have touched the bat to seek medical advice, as rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms appear but preventable with prompt treatment; residents are reminded to avoid handling wildlife.