Overview

• The bat was found at Tanger Outlets on August 2 and later confirmed rabid by tests in Austin.
• Animal Services is appealing to the public for tips to identify a group of teenagers seen handling the animal before responders arrived.
• Authorities have set up a dedicated hotline at 512-805-2655 for anyone exposed to arrange prompt post‐exposure treatment.
• Officials advise against touching wild animals, particularly those acting erratically or found in unusual locations, and to instead report sightings.
• Under Texas law and local ordinance, pets must be vaccinated against rabies, with low-cost vaccination clinics available in San Marcos.