Fourth Rabid Bat Found in Butler County

Another rabid bat has been found in West Chester, Butler County — the fourth in the area. The latest case involved a family pet, prompting a health department response while the exact location remains private. This isn’t the first time — the first infected bat was spotted in Hamilton back in May. Officials urge residents to keep distance from bats and ensure pets are up-to-date on rabies shots. Any direct contact with a bat should be treated as potential exposure: seek medical advice immediately and get the animal tested if possible. Health officials are monitoring the situation but aren’t calling it an outbreak — just urging vigilance. Stay safe: be proactive, protect your pets, and don’t wait — act fast if you encounter a bat. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/92d85966efdbdbd5