Rabid bats are found every year in Los Angeles County.

The map at right show locations where rabid bats were found in 2024. Note that areas on the maps without red stars can still have rabid bats. Rabid bat #1 is not shown since it was originally found in Riverside County. Red stars represent bats that have tested positive for rabies after they were found near people or pets, then reported to Animal Control and then tested by Public Health.

• What to do if you find a bat
• Found a bat in your home?
• Learn more about bats and rabies in Los Angeles County.
• Protect your pets!  Keep them up to date with their rabies vaccination (even indoor-only pets). 

Rabid Bats found in Los Angeles County in 2024

1. Altadena.  February.  Bat originally found on ground in Moreno Valley in Riverside County, brought to location in Altadena.

2. Azusa. April. Bat found alive on patio outside of an apartment. A dog chewed on the bat.