Bat in Mouth Sparks Rabies Fear | Richmond News

Richmond News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 27, 2026 · 1m

A woman woke up to find a live bat in her mouth—yes, you read that right. She pulled it out without being bitten, but the shock sent her into panic. Her husband trapped the bat for testing, and after learning that oral exposure to bats carries high rabies risk, she started a vaccine series. Thankfully, the bat tested negative, ending her treatment—but the story sparked awareness about how often wildlife encounters go unnoticed and how critical early intervention is. Health officials urge people to safely capture animals and contact local authorities, especially during summer when these…