Public warned of rabies risk in Lexington after bat discovery

Lexington woman’s alert response leads to rabid bat discovery

A bat found near Berea Road and the Kentucky Horse Park tested positive for rabies, the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department said.

Public warned of rabies risk in Lexington after bat discovery

LEXINGTON – Public health officials in Kentucky are warning residents to take precautions for themselves and their pets against potential rabies infections, after a rabid bat was found in Northern Fayette County, earlier this week. The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department (LFCHD) is alerting the public that a bat found near Berea Road and the Kentucky Horse Park has tested positive for rabies. The bat was found and collected outside of a r…

Bat near Kentucky Horse Park tests positive for rabies - Health officials said the positive test serves as an important reminder that bat encounters should always be taken seriously. Because bat teeth are extremely small and sharp, bites can go unnoticed.