9 News Public health officials recommend that these precautions be taken to reduce the risk of exposure to rabies.
Rabid bats have been found in Arapahoe and El Paso counties.
The bats are the first to be discovered with rabies in each of the Colorado counties in 2024.
In Arapahoe County, a bat found near Quincy Avenue and Santa Fe Drive in Englewood tested positive. Two people were exposed to the bat and have begun treatment to prevent infection and illness.