A Michigan man was bitten by a rabid bat, prompting health warnings to avoid bats and seek care immediately.

A person in St. Clair County, Michigan, was bitten by a bat that tested positive for rabies, prompting health officials to issue a public warning. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services confirmed the diagnosis, and the individual is receiving medical treatment. Rabies, often spread by bats, is rare but deadly; bats cause about 90% of annual rabies cases in the state. Health officials urge avoiding contact with bats, treating any exposure as a potential risk—even without visible injury—and contacting authorities immediately if contact occurs. Bats should not be released; if safe, they should be captured for testing. Pet owners are advised to keep vaccinations current.