Bat tests positive for rabies in Marion County, officials say

Published on: 07/07/2026

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A big brown bat flies with a beetle in its mouth. The most common species of bat in the United States, the brown can be rabid but has rarely been linked with human cases of rabies.

A bat has tested positive for rabies in Marion County, prompting county health officials to urge residents to take precautions.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/2026/07/rabid-bat-found-in-oregon-authorities-say.html

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