A bat found in Fremont's Niles neighborhood has tested positive for rabies, the Fremont Police Department announced recently. The deceased creature was located near De Salle Terrace and sent for testing by Alameda County Vector Control on Tuesday. Authorities have confirmed the presence of the virus, though they reported no human or animal was exposed. Nevertheless, the resident's dog, present at the scene, is set to undergo a new round of vaccinations and a 30-day quarantine as a precaution, as per the Fremont Police Department.
Press Release: A bat found in the Niles neighborhood of Fremont has tested positive for the rabies virus.
— Fremont Police Department (@FremontPD) April 11, 2025
Fremont, CA - On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, Alameda County Vector Control responded to a residence near De Salle Terrace, where a dead bat was discovered. The bat was collected… pic.twitter.com/KcDRxfy2az
The confirmation marks the first incident of a rabid bat in Fremont since 2019. Alameda County Vector Control is spearheading the investigation and will inform residents door-to-door in the vicinity of the discovery. "There was no known human or animal exposure," said a representative from the Fremont Police Department. However, "out of an abundance of caution, the resident’s dog will be revaccinated and quarantined for 30 days." With rabies being a fatal disease that compromises the brain and nervous system, upcoming measures by the county aim to bolster public awareness and safety.
Residents who might have touched or been bitten by the bat are urged to contact the Alameda County Public Health Acute Communicable Disease Program at 510-267-3250 and seek immediate medical care. Pet owners are also advised to be vigilant; any pets that have come into contact with bats should be brought to the attention of Fremont Animal Services at 510-790-6635 and their veterinarians at once.
