San Diego health officials have issued a public warning after a bat later identified as rabid landed on a family’s table at a deli restaurant on Sunday. Authorities are concerned that other people at the restaurant may have had contact with the animal without realizing the potential risk.
According to the report, the incident happened while the family was eating lunch. The unexpected encounter has prompted a wider notice because rabies exposure is not always obvious, especially in a busy public setting where guests may not have understood the danger at the time.
Officials are now trying to alert anyone who may have been near the bat or otherwise exposed at the San Diego deli. The warning is aimed at unsuspecting restaurant guests who could have been affected during the incident, even if they did not immediately think they were at risk.
The case has drawn attention because rabies is treated as a serious public health concern. The notice from local authorities focuses on identifying possible exposures tied to the deli incident and making sure those who were present are aware of the situation.
