Los Angeles County health officials issue a rabies warning after confirming 69 rabid bats this year, a number that matches the previous record set in 2025. The warning urges residents to take precautions as the peak bat season continues.

The outlets report that the county’s Department of Public Health is monitoring bat activity and encourages practical steps to reduce exposure risk. The Washington Times adds that the current pace of confirmations is reaching the total seen across all of 2025, suggesting the year may be on track to repeat that overall figure. The Independent frames the development as a continuation of record-setting counts, emphasizing the similarity between this year’s confirmed rabid bats and last year’s record.