Rabid bats are found every year in Los Angeles County.

The map at right show locations where rabid bats were found in 2024. Note that areas on the maps without red stars can still have rabid bats. Rabid bat #1 is not shown since it was originally found in Riverside County. Red stars represent bats that have tested positive for rabies after they were found near people or pets, then reported to Animal Control and tested by Public Health.

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All 50 rabid bats found in Los Angeles County in 2024 are listed below. Bat species included when information available.

1. Altadena.  February.  Canyon bat originally found on ground in Moreno Valley in Riverside County, brought to location in Altadena.

2. Azusa. April. Mexican Free-tailed bat found alive on patio outside of an apartment. A dog chewed on the bat.

3. Santa Clarita.  May.  Canyon bat found dead on the ground on the outside patio of a house.

4. Burbank. May. Hoary bat found alive on sidewalk, trying to fly. Found very close to entrance to an elementary school.

5. Santa Clarita. May. Mexican Free-tailed bat found dead outside a home. Two dogs had possible contact.

6. Santa Clarita.  June.  Canyon bat found alive in the backyard of a home.

7. Duarte.  July.  Canyon bat found alive on the sidewalk in an apartment complex.

8. Lake Hughes. July. Yuma myotis bat found inside a location where multiple people had been sleeping.

9. Sylmar. July. Canyon bat found on the driveway of a home.

10. Stevenson Ranch. July. Canyon bat seen flying into a pool before being removed with a pool net.

11. Palmdale.  July.  Canyon bat found alive on the ground on the outside patio of a house.

12. Topanga.  July.  Canyon bat found alive on the ground at a school.

13. Santa Clarita.  July.  Canyon bat found alive in the backyard of a home.

14. Santa Clarita.  July.  Canyon bat found dead on the driveway of a home.

15. Sylmar.  July.  Canyon bat found alive on the front porch of a home. 

16. Stevenson Ranch.  July.  Canyon bat found under a plaque on the front door on the outside of a home.

17. Santa Clarita.  August.  Canyon bat found dead in the backyard of a home.

18. Santa Clarita.  August.  Mexican Free-tailed bat was seen dropping to the ground from behind a shutter on the outside of a house.

19. Calabasas/Malibu.    August.  Canyon bat found alive in a backyard pool.

20. Santa Clarita.  August.  Canyon bat found dead by the mailboxes at an apartment complex. 

21. Malibu.  August.  Canyon bat found alive on the ground of an outdoor patio of a home.

22. Palmdale.  August.  Canyon bat found alive outside of a home.  A dog may have had contact with the bat.

23. Sherman Oaks.  August.  Canyon bat found alive at a shopping plaza.

24. Granada Hills.  August.  Canyon bat found alive in the backyard of a home.

25. Duarte.  August.  Canyon bat found alive on the ground in the courtyard of an apartment complex.

26. Calabasas.  August.  Canyon bat found alive in the backyard of a home.

27. Woodland Hills.  August.  Canyon bat found dead in the backyard of a home.  A dog had contact with the bat.

28. Santa Clarita.  August.  Canyon bat found alive in the garage of a home.

29. Northridge.  August.  Canyon bat found alive on the driveway of a home.

30. Santa Clarita.  August.  Canyon bat found alive on the ground next to a garage.

31. Porter Ranch.  August.  Canyon bat found dead in the front yard of a home.

32. Glendale.  August.  Canyon bat found alive in the backyard of a home.  A dog may have had contact with the bat.

33. Altadena.  August.  Canyon bat found alive outside of a home hanging on a rock wall.

34. Altadena.  August.  Canyon bat originally found in an outdoor water fountain at a home in San Bernardino County, brought to location in Altadena.

35. Woodland Hills.  August.  Canyon bat found alive on the ground on the sidewalk at the entrance to a business.

36. Arcadia.  August.  Canyon bat found alive on the ground on the driveway of a house.

37. Santa Clarita.  August.  Canyon bat found alive on a tree in the front yard of a home.

38. Tarzana.  August.  Canyon bat found alive on the ground in the backyard of a home.  A dog may have had contact with the bat.

39. Santa Clarita.  September.  Canyon bat found alive on the driveway of a home.

40. Santa Clarita.  September.  Canyon bat found alive clinging to the outside wall of a home next to a sliding door.

41. Santa Clarita.  September.  Canyon bat found alive clinging to the outside wall in the hallway of an apartment complex. 

42. Santa Clarita.  September.  Canyon bat found alive hanging over a garage at a home and then later found on the ground.

43. Glendale.  September.  Mexican Free-tailed bat found alive outside at a school.

44. Glendale.  September.  Mexican Free-tailed bat found dead inside of an office building. 

45. Santa Clarita.  September.  Canyon bat  found alive on the ground outside of a home.

46. Santa Clarita.  October.  Canyon bat found alive on the driveway of a home.

47. Woodland Hills.  October.  Canyon bat found alive inside of a home.  A dog may have had contact with the bat.

48. Stevenson Ranch. November. Resident saw Canyon bat fall from side of house down into bushes.

49. Los Angeles, 90027. November.  Mexican Free-tailed bat found alive at a business. 

50. Los Angeles, 90059.  December.  Mexican Free-tailed bat found alive in the classroom of a school.