Boys Who Brought Rabid Bat To Pet Store May Need Rabies Shots

VISTA, Calif. (AP) -- A dead bat brought to a San Diego County pet store has tested positive for rabies.

The North County Times says two boys brought the bat to a Petco store in Vista on Sunday. The store contacted authorities.

The boys weren't identified. Authorities are urging their families to contact the county to see if the youngsters were exposed to rabies.

The rabies virus is found in the saliva of infected animals. It can be passed to humans through bites and through contact with the eyes, nose, mouth or an open wound.