A bat that flew into a person's hair in a San Marcos neighborhood Monday has tested positive for rabies, authorities said.  The person was outside near the 1900 block of Gibraltar Drive when the incident happened,

Anyone who comes in contact with a bat should immediately report it to Animal Protection at 512-805-2655 so that the bat can be tested for rabies and medical treatment can be given if needed. Any bats that are found on the ground or in a home or residence should also be reported. A bat should never be touched under any circumstances.

SAN MARCOS, Texas - A bat found in a San Marcos neighborhood earlier this week has tested positive for rabies. On Oct. 15, Animal Protection officers received a report that someone had been exposed to a bat in a residential neighborhood.

A bat was collected and tested positive for rabies after it flew into a person’s hair in a residential San Marcos neighborhood Monday evening.