USA Today August 27, 2026 • 20:36

Doctor wakes up to bat in her mouth: 'I thought I was still dreaming' - USA Today

By Anthony Thompson

Doctor wakes up to bat in her mouth: 'I thought I was still dreaming' - USA Today

A Virginia doctor woke to a bat in her mouth and is warning others about the risk of rabies after possible bat exposure.

A Virginia doctor woke up to a nightmare she initially thought was a dream: A bat was inside her mouth.
Dr. Krista Edelman, a Richmond gastroenterologist, said she was asleep beside her husband arou… [+4313 chars]

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