Recent tragic incidents in California have raised alarm as multiple residents succumbed to rabies after being bitten by bats. Among the victims is a 60-year-old art teacher who was bitten in her classroom while attempting to rescue a bat, leading to her death from rabies. This case marks the first human rabies fatality in Fresno County in over 30 years. Health officials confirm that the bat is the prime suspect in these cases, prompting warnings about rabies exposure in both Fresno and Merced counties. The California Department of Public Health is urging the public to recognize the symptoms of rabies and take necessary precautions following these alarming occurrences.