CEDAR PARK, Texas — A bat tested positive for rabies in Cedar Park, the Cedar Park Police Department announced on Monday.

The live bat was found in the 710 block of Discovery Blvd. on Sept. 12. Police said they are unsure how long the bat was in the area or if it had any contact with people or animals.

This is the fourth bat that has been discovered in Cedar Park this year. The last bat that tested positive for rabies was found at a Motel 6 at 800 Arrow Point Dr. back in May.

According to the CDC, bats are the most commonly reported animals to have rabies and most people who die of rabies in the U.S. were exposed to it by bats.

Bats infected with rabies often exhibit behavioral changes, such as flying around during the daytime, exhibiting increased aggression, disorientation and havi

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