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Rabid bat found in Seattle near the University of Washington
A rabid bat was found in Seattle on July 15, 2026, on the sidewalk on University Way Northeast, between NE 41st and NE 42nd streets. This is near Parrington Lawn, on the University of Washington campus, and is a busy area with many businesses.
Anyone who might have had physical contact with this bat (even if not bitten) could be at risk and should seek medical evaluation immediately or call Public Health at 206-296-4774 to determine if rabies preventative treatment is necessary.
Rabies is a life-threatening disease but can be prevented if treatment is given before symptoms appear.
The bat was first identified on July 15, 2026. Public Health – Seattle & King County received multiple public calls about the bat and directed people to contact animal control. The bat was euthanized by an animal control agency on July 16, 2026. Public Health tested the bat for rabies and received a positive test on July 17, 2026.
Rabid bat found near UW campus in Seattle ; public urged to seek care after any contact
SEATTLE — A bat found on a busy sidewalk near the University of Washington has tested positive for rabies, and public health officials are urging anyone who may have touched it to seek medical help right away.
The rabid bat was found Wednesday by Public Health – Seattle & King County on the sidewalk on University Way Northeast between Northeast 41st and Northeast 42nd streets, near Parrington Lawn on the UW campus.
The area is described as a busy location with many businesses.
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The agency has received multiple public calls about the bat on Wednesday and directed people to contact animal control.
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Rabid bat found in Seattle near the University of Washington
According to staff at the Seattle Department of Public Health, in a news release on Friday, a rabid bat was found Wednesday on the sidewalk on University Way Northeast between NE 41st and 42nd Streets.
In the statement, the department urged "anyone who might have had physical contact" with the bat to seek medical attention even if they were not bitten.
Rabies is a viral disease that infects the central nervous system of humans and animals. It is almost always fatal once symptoms begin, the department said.
The department also said that anyone concerned that they may have had contact with the bat could call the public health department.
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