Pasadena city officials urged the public to be cautious after a rabid bat was found on Thursday.

The bat was found near the intersection of S. San Rafael and Nithsdale Road, according to a news release from Pasadena spokeswoman Lisa Derderian.

"This is the first bat to test positive for rabies in Pasadena in 2025," said a statement from Manuel Carmona, the director of the Pasadena Public Health Department. "Community members are encouraged to avoid contact with and immediately report injured, ill, or dead bats."

City officials say that there have been no reported human cases in the city and that the overall risk of public exposure remains low. Residents were advised to avoid contacting any injured, ill or dead bats in the area and that no one should handle a bat with their bare hands.

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