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The City of Berkeley has issued a rabies alert after a bat infected with rabies was removed from the 2300 block of Warring Street on Monday. 

Berkeley Animal Control Services cautions that unvaccinated and dogs and cats, as well as such wild animals foxes, coyotes, badgers, weasels, raccoons, and can carry the rabies virus. In Berkeley, bats and skunks are the most likely to affected.  

In Oakland in recent years, raccoons have been migrating from the woods and open fields in the hills areas down into the urban community. 

Rabies is almost always fatal in humans if left untreated. Berkeley Animal Control Services cautions that dead animals should never be handled and any nocturnal animal such as skunks, bats or gray foxes, that are seen during the day should be considered dangerous. 

Residents are also advised to educate their children about the dangers of wild animals. For more information or to report a case, call Animal Control Services at 981-6600, Monday through Sunday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.