Rabid Bat Found in Fremont Neighborhood

Authorities urge residents to seek medical care if exposed to the infected animal.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 11:05pm

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A ghostly, translucent X-ray photograph revealing the skeletal structure of a bat with outstretched wings, conceptually representing the hidden danger of the rabies virus.An X-ray image of a bat's skeletal structure highlights the unseen threat of rabies, a deadly virus that can be transmitted through contact with infected animals.Fremont Today

A dead bat found at a home in Fremont's Glenmoor neighborhood has tested positive for the deadly rabies virus, according to the Fremont Police Department. No human or animal exposures have been reported so far, but authorities are going door-to-door to notify residents and urge anyone who may have had contact with the bat to seek immediate medical care.

Why it matters

Rabies is a serious and fatal viral disease that can be transmitted through contact with infected animals. While deaths are preventable if the exposed person receives prompt post-exposure treatment, any potential exposure to a rabid animal is a public health concern that requires swift action to protect the community.

The details

On Tuesday, Alameda County Vector Control staff responded to a home on Logan Drive in Fremont's Glenmoor neighborhood after a dead bat was found. The bat was collected and tested, with the Alameda County Public Health Department confirming on Wednesday that it had tested positive for the rabies virus. No human or animal exposures have been linked to the incident so far, and no other rabies cases have been identified in the area.

  • The dead bat was found at a Fremont home on Tuesday, April 1, 2026.
  • The bat tested positive for rabies on Wednesday, April 2, 2026.

The players

Fremont Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that issued a press release about the rabid bat found in the Glenmoor neighborhood.

Alameda County Vector Control

The county agency that responded to the home where the dead bat was found and collected it for testing.

Alameda County Public Health Department

The county agency that confirmed the bat had tested positive for the rabies virus.

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What’s next

Vector Control staff will be going door-to-door in the Glenmoor neighborhood to notify residents about the rabid bat and urge anyone who may have had contact with the animal to seek immediate medical care.

The takeaway

This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of being vigilant about potential rabies exposure, as the virus is fatal if left untreated. Residents in the Fremont area should heed the authorities' warnings and seek medical attention if they believe they may have had any contact with the infected bat.