…a bat has flown indoors?
In short Turn off the light, open a window and let it leave by itself. Hands only in gloves.
Should you step in?
No, if the bat is flying and can leave by itself. Yes, if it sits on the floor or low on a wall.
When is help needed?
If it cannot fly, lies on the floor, has a damaged wing, or if it is freezing outside.
What you must never do
Do not handle it bare-handed, do not drip water into it, do not release it in winter — in winter it should be asleep, not flying.
When to contact us
If it cannot fly, if there are several, or if there was contact with human or animal skin.
A real rescue
Bats wintering on a balcony: releasing them into the frost would have killed the whole group.
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