Caution urged after rabid bat found near Dunnville

DUNNVILLE—A rabies-positive bat found in the Dunnville area has prompted Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH) to remind residents to avoid contact with bats and other wild animals, especially if they appear tame, injured, or sick. GEPH announced Tuesday, June 2, 2026 that a bat in the Haldimand-Norfolk region had tested positive for rabies. In response to questions from The Haldimand…