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Bastrop bat found at Walmart tests positive for rabies

The city of Bastrop on Friday said a bat tested positive for rabies on Nov. 9. It was found at the front entrance of Bastrop's Walmart with potential exposure between opening and noon, according to a social media post.

13 November 2026Live

Sources

KXAN Austin. https://www.kxan.com/news/local/bastrop/bastrop-bat-found-at-walmart-tests-positive-for-rabies/

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