San Mateo County health officials confirmed Thursday that a bat found near the Little People’s Park playground at the Portola Valley Town Center has tested positive for rabies.

The bat was discovered on Oct. 24, according to County Health, which is urging anyone who may have touched the animal to immediately contact their medical provider to determine if they need treatment.

“Because there is no treatment for rabies once symptoms appear, we want to hear from anyone who might have had physical contact with the bat,” the agency said in a statement. Officials emphasized that people who did not touch the animal are not at risk, and “currently, there are no identified exposed persons or animals.”

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