Rabid Bat Found In Homer Glen

HOMER GLEN, IL — A bat found by Will County Animal Control in Homer Glen has tested positive for rabies. The bat was found July 19 in the 13900 block of Meath in Homer Glen. This is the third bat that has tested positive for rabies this year in Will County. The first bat was found in Steger, while the second was found in Frankfort.

Last year, there were 19 confirmed rabid bats in Will County. The Will County Health Department said bats discovered in Will County need to be immediately reported to Will County Animal Control at 815-462-5633. The Will County Animal Control program maintains a 24-hour answering and emergency pick-up service for confined stray animals, injured animals and stray biters.

In addition to reporting any discovered bats immediately, Will County residents are reminded to remove any people and animals from the area where the bat is and to close off the vicinity where the bat is located, if possible. You should also look over all residents and pets that were around the bat for any small puncture or bite marks. Residents are reminded to not touch a diseased bat, and to to have your pets currently vaccinated against rabies.