A group of University of Georgia students needed rabies shots after things went batty. Officials discovered bats in an off-campus housing complex.
According to WSB-TV, officials acted accordingly.
"Last week, we were notified of bats in a unit at The Mark Athens," management for the building said in a statement to WSB-TV and WUGA. "Our team immediately removed the bats, engaged a licensed wildlife specialist to inspect the unit, and addressed a potential entry point."
"Following a subsequent report, the unit was inspected again out of an abundance of caution," the statement continued. "We have offered alternative accommodation options, including relocation to another unit and reimbursement for a hotel stay. The health and well-being of our residents is our top priority, and we will remain in close communication with the affected residents."
One Georgia student spoke out about the realization that there was a bat in her room. The incident happened earlier this year. It was one of three bats she found.
Bats in Georgia Housing Complex
"I came to the realization it was a bat clinging to the bottom of my comforter," UGA student Amanda Nolan said. "It was on the ground less than foot from me, it crept from under the fridge while I was making breakfast. It was very jarring, and after we saw its paws, we confirmed it was a bat."
Meanwhile, another student said the incident scared them.
"A little bit later, I heard the sound of flapping wings, that's when I really freaked out," Claire Stockman told the outlet.
Unfortunately, since they've been exposed to the bats, several Georgia students needed rabies shots in case they were exposed. Kate Minichiello said a bat potentially bit her on her hand.
"I had been injected four different ways in my hand. It's the most painful thing I have honestly gone through," Minichiello said.
"I had to get eight shots all around my body the first time," Nolan told WRDW. "Then we had three more appointments after that for additional shots."
