Health officials in San Diego County issue an urgent rabies alert after a dead wild bat is found near a San Diego Zoo Safari Park restaurant and tests positive for rabies. According to the reports, experts say the discovery represents the 19th rabies case in the county for 2026. County health officials urge anyone who may have had direct contact with the bat—or may have been near it in circumstances that could involve exposure—to come forward for evaluation. Rabies can be fatal, but treatment is effective when started promptly after potential exposure. Authorities are treating the situation as “extremely serious,” and they are coordinating public health guidance to help identify possible exposures and ensure timely assessment. The reports focus on the confirmed positive test result, the location near the zoo’s restaurant, and the request for residents or visitors who may have interacted with the animal to contact health officials.