Yosemite Confirms Rabies in Bats | Fresno News

Yosemite National Park confirms two rabies cases in bats found within the past year — one dead near Curry Village in May 2026, another spotted in July 2025. While no human exposure has been reported for the May bat, experts warn rabies symptoms can take weeks or months to appear — and once they do, it’s almost always fatal without prompt treatment. A tragic 2024 case of a Merced County teacher who died after a bat bite underscores the danger. Authorities are also under scrutiny for delaying public notification by nearly four months. If you encounter a dead bat or suspicious animal, seek medical attention immediately — safety first. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/2bbba32180053fc7