A bat found in Huron County has tested positive for rabies.
Huron Perth Public Health says the bat was located in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh, and tested after biting an individual.
This is the first animal to test positive for rabies in 2023, and the fourth animal in Huron Perth to test positive since January 2020.
All of the animals testing positive have been bats.
If you have been bitten or scratched by an animal, you should:
- Wash the wound immediately with soap and water.
- Seek medical attention.
- Contact Huron Perth Public Health at 1-888-221-2133 ext. 3670 to report the incident as soon as possible.
