Rabid Bat Found in Sutter Swimming Pool
Officials confirmed a dead bat found in a Sutter swimming pool tested positive for rabies. The discovery was made on July 25 near the 2600 block of California Street.
Sacramento Stockton Modesto, CA, July 31, 2026 —
Officials have confirmed that a dead bat discovered in a swimming pool in Sutter has tested positive for rabies. The unsettling find occurred on July 25, near the 2600 block of California Street.
The presence of rabies in the bat raises public health concerns, as the virus can be transmitted to humans and other animals through bites or scratches. Rabies is a serious and often fatal viral disease that affects the nervous system.
While specific details regarding potential exposures or follow-up actions were not immediately available, public health authorities typically advise individuals who may have come into contact with the bat or believe they or their pets may have been exposed to seek immediate medical or veterinary attention. This would include anyone who may have touched the bat or who experienced a bite or scratch from the animal.
The area where the bat was found is primarily a residential neighborhood. The discovery serves as a reminder for residents to be aware of wildlife in their surroundings and to take precautions to avoid contact with wild animals, particularly bats, which are common carriers of the rabies virus.
Further information regarding public health recommendations or any necessary preventative measures in response to this confirmed case was not provided. Residents are encouraged to report any unusual animal behavior or potential wildlife encounters to local animal control or health departments.
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