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Richmond doctor wakes up to bat trying to crawl into her mouth: ‘This is real life’
Summary by Sugar Land News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Brittany Taylor , as published by KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston)
· August 27, 2026
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Key points Krista Edelman, a gastroenterologist, shared her encounter on Instagram, where it has garnered over 1. The encounter took place in her home, which is nearly 100 years old.
A doctor's unusual bedtime experience has gained significant attention online. Dr. Krista Edelman, a gastroenterologist, shared her encounter on Instagram, where it has garnered over 1.1 million views. She woke up to find a bat trying to crawl into her mouth, initially thinking she was dreaming about a field mouse. The reality of the situation sank in when she reached towards her mouth. Edelman's post has also received thousands of likes and comments.
Further details about the incident are available from the original post. The encounter took place in her home, which is nearly 100 years old.
The post has gone viral, with many people reacting to the unexpected and frightening experience described by Edelman.
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Category: News ·
Published: August 27, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston) ·
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