A bat in South Huron has tested positive for rabies.
Huron Perth Public Health says this is the second bat to test positive in Huron Perth this year.
Overall, two to three per cent of Ontario’s bat population is infected with the rabies virus.
Humans exposed to the virus — usually through a bite or scratch from an infected animal –require medical treatment to avoid death.
Huron Perth Public Health reminds residents and visitors to never interact with bats, wild animals or unknown domestic animals.