The U.S. National Park Service of Yosemite reported that tests confirmed a bat was infected with the rabies virus more than three months after it was found dead at a popular tourist site in the park
According to the Los Angeles Times, the bat, a great brown bat, was found on May 18 outside a bathing facility in the popular Cary Village area. The park administration confirmed in a statement last Wednesday that the bat tested positive for the virus.
The department explained that "there are no reports of human contact with the bat," but urged anyone who may have had direct contact with the bat in or around the area on May 18 to contact the California Department of Health and consult a doctor immediately to determine if treatment is needed. It emphasized that rabies is a fatal viral disease, but it is preventable with prompt medical attention after potential exposure.
The lengthy delay in issuing the warning sparked frustration and bewilderment, with social media users questioning why the announcement came so late, and others wondering about the fate of those who may have been exposed to the virus months ago. The newspaper reported that the park authority tests bats found indoors urgently, while those discovered outdoors undergo standard procedures, which may explain the delay.
According to the newspaper, bats infected with rabies are rare in Yosemite, where the previous case was in July 2025. It should be noted that less than 1% of bats in the wild carry the virus, but they are responsible for most human deaths related to rabies in the United States.
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