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Bat Tests Positive For Rabies

By Mary Ellen Murphy Jul 16, 2026 | 3:46 PM

(Ottawa County, MI) – Ottawa County’s first positive case of rabies this year is being confirmed. The Ottawa County Department of Public Health says a bat recently tested positive for rabies. Health officials remind everyone other animals could be exposed to rabies, which is a viral disease affecting the nervous system of mammals.

Pet owners are urged to make sure dogs and cats are up to date on their vaccinations.

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