Flying-fox rescue after a hailstorm: Haille, Rave and Sheree
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- Опубліковано 25 гру 2018
- There was a terrific hailstorm last night, with hailstones the size of golf balls, some as large as tennis balls in some areas.
I was called for a rescue of a bat hanging low on a tree trunk near the colony in a large city park. When on my way, the ranger called back and said there was another batty crawling along the ground, and to bring 2 cages (but I was already on my way).
A third bat call for the park came in a few minutes later, and reports of some dead bats in the ground.
First rescue was Haille, a 10 week old baby who was alert and interactive with no apparent injuries except a grazed thumb. It is always deceptive; assessing them at rescue and looking at them in 12 hours usually shows a huge difference in their physical state, as the adrenaline from accident and rescue wears off.
I couldn't find the second bat, mainly because the ranger and I were not communicating very well. I came back to this one.
The third bat, Rave, was an adult male hanging off a picnic table. He had a fractured radius right at his wrist joint, which isn't something we can fix so the bat can fly again, so he was euthanased.
Batty two, Sheree, was located - she appeared to have a massive closed head injury. She wasn't great so I got her to the Princess who is the best carer for head injuries in my area. In care she improved and started moving around the cage, then became progressively less well till she was fitting on a regular basis. She was euthanased.
There were 3 dead bats I picked up.
One was an adult female who had no visible cause of death but was probably a head injury.
One was a juvenile male Black Flying-Fox who had a shattered jaw and horribly broken humerus at his shoulder joint.
And one was an adult, sex unknown, who was mostly eaten by a fox, but who had a large depressed skull fracture.
Haille:
I was going to leave you with the happy feeling that at least one batty survived, but Haille's story deserves a truthful end.
Haille was the most delightful big baby in care for the first 12 hours, with large bright eyes. She was hungry and thirsty, drank juice, milk and ate yoghurt. Then the adrenaline wore off and she was quiet and wouldn't drink. She was given good analgesia and put back to bed to sleep and rest.
She began to smell bad, and about 24 hours after rescue, she was unrouseable, had slitty squidgy eyes, was in pain I couldn't alleviate, had massively swollen toes and foot (which looked like electric burns), and both wrists swelled hugely and both thumbs looked blistery and burnt.
I think somewhere in her hailstorm accident she glanced off power lines and ended up on the ground.
I euthanased her, and it was a blessing to end her suffering.
So of the 6 post-hailstorm bats I picked up last week, 3 were DOA and all 3 live ones were euthanased (Rave immediately, Haille 24 hours later, and Sheree 72 hours later).
RIP Rave, Haille and Sheree. - Домашні улюбленці та дикі тварини
I love how that injured bat ran to her and stopped crying when she helped it.
She didn't run to me really - she'd hit her head and was headed somewhere where she could climb into a tree to get away from the people.
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I feel so badly for the young sweethearts who died alone and more than likely afraid. We all deserve to have someone who cares with us. You’re wonderful for what you do. It has to be hard when you find a deceased one. ❤️😢
I don't really have a problem with the DOA bat rescues. The bat is dead, there is nothing I can do about it to affect the bat or prevent it from happening; all I can do is pick up the pieces and try to save anything still alive.
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The words “I’m the bat lady” were never uttered with such (well-deserved) pride.
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How awful. The poor bats didn't stand a chance against a hail storm. Thanks Meg, for giving them comfort.
I don't know if you are in Australia but that hail storm was very severe. They had a weird phenomenon where the hail stones clumped together as they fell. There were some bizarre shapes. www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/am/sydney-hailstorm-declared-a-catastrophe-by-insurance-industry/10645502
@@farmduck2762 We had a hailstorm here in central West Virginia with hail the size of gumballs. The next week there was an advert in the local paper for tapping out dents in car metal. I don't know what would have happened if the hail had been as large as was in your country.
yelloworangered I know what you mean. Back in 2010 the Raleigh area got 59 tornados in one afternoon. 2 came too close to our home. Hail the size of softballs. Huge dents in our cars and one with a broken windshield. I can only imagine these sweethearts out in that severe storm and getting hit by hail. It’s very painful, even the smaller hail and can cause serious injuries. 😢
Paolo G incredible. Those 59 tornados that hit us in 2010 was as far from normal as it gets. Our T storms get severe, and they’re doozies, but don’t produce much hail. I feel badly for all the outdoor critters during bad storms.
@yelloworangered we don't get alot of hailstorms where I live in vermont but when we do they are very small. We don't get tornados either except once about 5 years ago.the one time we had tornados we got a hail storm with it too and the hail was the size of baseballs and when we looked outside we couldn't see anything. It was the scariest experience of my life. I went to visit family a few years before that in pensilvania where there were several tornado warnings and hail storms. That was pretty scary too but nothing compared to the one in Vermont where tornados are unheard of. We also had alot of damage to cars and the roofs of houses. Alot of people got new roofs from insurance. And of course cars too.
Depressing. But life is life-no sugar coating. At least the 3 were not alone in thier end. Fly free Haille, Rave and Sheree. Thanks Meg. Hugs.
she tried to sugarcoat it though, with glucose.
Raven shouldn't have been euthanized just for being crippled
@@Icebergeification they are not meant to live a domestic life. They are wild animals, they need the wild.
They can be captured temporarily to be nursed back to health, but their bones are fragile. And a flying fox who cannot fly anymore can't get back, he would be prey.
Euthanizing them is for sure heartbreaking, especially because they are endangered.
But it is the right thing to do.
@@Icebergeification Raven would have been unable to survive in the wild. The licence I work under requires me to euthanase any bat who is unable to be returned to the wild and survive. There are no sanctuaries for these animals to go to, and they don't make good pets. They're wild animals and want to remain wild. It's cruel to keep a wild bat as pet bat in captivity.
@@Tantejay you call it the right thing to do I call it killing a living creature because you can't be bothered with it if your going to provide healing care for an animal you should consider what you would do for a human patient before making life or death decisions like that it would be different if you found it on the side of the road and decided to put it out of its misery but once you've taken it in and cared for it you should not ever attempt euthanasia unless it truly is terminally ill, it may want the wild but more than that it also wants to live
Oh... devastating but thank you for making their final hours comfortable. 😢
Meg you are the most amazing Human I have ever seen!! Selfless & so devoted to the Bats, BLESS you & THANK YOU!!!💕💕 RIP Rave, Haille, Sheree & ALL who didn't survive that awful hailstorm!💕💕🦇😓💔
So very sad, Meg. Thank you for trying.
Again, you did your best.
The bat community is blessed to have you.
Sorry for your losses....😢😢😢😢😢😢
Can you imagine all the healthy, wild flying bat's out there who Meg and others saved. Beautiful.
😙😙😭🥰😘😗😗😗
Poor little puppy!
It looked like the little juvenile came over to Meg for help. It's as if she knew! So sad at least one didn't make it but they were loved until they couldn't be helped anymore.
They knew they were loved and cared for. That really counts a lot. 💖🦇💖
@Karen P - for your comment on the Aussie bats.. 10 million likes. Agreed.
@@mrwest5552 Thank you.
AWW the wee cries are heart breaking she came right to you, mother nature can be so cruel sometimes xxx
This lady is a hero and a legend
Aw, Haille didn't make it either, that's so sad. Big hugs, Meg 😽
Oh, Meg...I'm ever so sorry. I was worried about young Haille. Thank you for giving each the best treatment possible
Oh Meg, you sure have had a rough week. Those poor bats. I can see how a hailstorm would be so injurious for them. Thank you for taking such good care of these little fellas.
You are a magnificent person. If your a bat and hear that beautiful voice your a fortunate creature.
Love how compassionate you are with the bats , even the ones that did not make it .
Respect costs nothing, takes no time, and makes you feel good about yourself without even trying.
Poor babies. Rest In Peace to those who perished and thank you for helping the survivors.
It always warms my heart to see caring MOP's out there too. Not everyone fears Bats, I NEVER have.🥺🦇💕💕💕
How tragic. I didn't realise they were so vulnerable to extreme weather. Thank God you were able to give more peaceful deaths to the terminally injured bats. God bless them, and God bless you Meg for your difficult and very important work. XXX
Pretty much any animal hit by a hailstone the size of a golfball and some the size of a tennis ball, is going to be affected by this. I'm sure there were bird rescues as well, but possums would be holed up in their hollows.
@@Megabattie Gosh, I didn't realise the hailstones were that size! We don't see anything like that in the UK, no wonder so many bats were affected and the injuries were severe. Poor little souls. I am so glad that the three injured bats at least died in your loving care. This is the tough side of your work, and I'm sure it never gets any easier. X
Thank you for all the work to help sustain our natural environment as humans take more of their habitat
Thank you for being so kind to these wonderful creatures!
Poor, poor small creatures. Nature is big and luck is not kind. Thank you for helping the three who lived have a comfortable end to their troubles. What a sad day, Meg. So many losses. Thank you again.
Thank you for your gentle care and loving heart towards these little ones.
Thank you for your huge heart and your bravery. Helping them out of this world, when there is no viable solution is a blessing, and I don't know many people that would have the strength to do it.
I love the way they blink their eyes with contentment after a juice booster. Your a very kind lady for taking care of these unique creatures❣️
Sounds like that was one brutal hail storm, I dislike hearing there were so many casualties as well. No getting around it but it makes me so sad. Thank you for being there for the bats, even when it's such a tragic ending.
I'm sad to have lost so many beautiful souls, but you give them such respect when you find them, even when they have already passed. Thank you for all that you do.
Re-watching in 2024 with HUGE RESPECT and so much love!!🦇🦇🦇😓💔💕💕💕💕
I saw video of the hailstorm. It was horrific to say the least. I’m so sorry it took such a toll on the poor batties. 😔
Thanks for caring for them.
You’re the best.
Meg, I marvel at how you care for all of the precious bats...you are their Florence Nightengale!🦇🦇🦇❤️❤️❤️😊!
So sad 😢 at least they had comfort and a caring loving human in their last hours. Bless you 💜💜💜
Well done you 👍 thank you for caring
You are such a blessing to your community & even more so to the bat community!
There are so sensitive little animals. Sometimes I thinking that everything are against them. Thank God you help them. ♥️🦇🙏 From Greece
So sad; between the horrible loss due to the heat event, this storm and the “usual “ injuries, you’ve had such a lot of sadness. I am so sorry. Bless you and your fellow rescuers for all your efforts. 😢
RIP Rave🌹, Haille 🌹, and Sheree🌹 Sorry Meg 🌹 Haille was a lovely little girl, so beautiful and sweet. Thanks for being truthful even if it's sad for all of us. It's wonderful that people seem to be learning how great bats really are.
Thank you for trying to help them. Glad the three bats had you in their final hours. And thank you for picking up the other bats that were already deceased.
Your voice is so calming.
Such precious innocent babys, my heart breaks 💔 for them and the little deceased ones. You are such a Earth angel.😇 You restore my faith in humanity. 😭 You are a beautiful soul. 🖤🦇🖤
This is a perfect example of why I admire you so. Your love of bats shines through even through the Spector of death...
Please stay strong for the bats, dear Meg, and for those of us who cheer you on!
I am saddened by seeing the dead and hurting, but know that they are in you capable hands. Your honesty is appreciated.
I hope your next video has some successful rescues!
I was going to write a comment of my own but have nothing to add. Agree wholeheartedly and thanks again to all the batty bat rescuers out there.
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WELL SAID 💋🦹♂️
Rescue is so rewarding, but can be so sad. I’m glad you post all the videos you make. Hopefully, they will help raise some awareness about these wonderful, and endangered batties!
RIP little ones. You were loved.
Mother Nature will have her way, won't she, with all of us eventually. I never thought about bats being at risk in a hail storm. It is sad to see them harmed. Thank you for helping the survivors.
What a very, very depressing video but I'm glad there are people out there taking care of these beautiful creatures.
Rip Haille, Rave and Sheree. Sorry Meg🌹
Rest in peace, Haille. Rave, and Sheree.
That is so sad at least they had a lot of love you awesome Meg God bless you.
What a gorgeous piece of earth here.
It' s so good to have people like you in this world! Glod bless you❤🙏
There are so many people who do this and who don't get seen or noticed.
I put myself out there on the channel, but there are so many people who do more who don't have time to do social media
@@Megabattie I know I've become aware of other rescuers, carers, cause you do mention them. So good to know. I appreciate them.
I love to look at those little bats, how cute are they...😍 Thanks for your videos and the great work you do. Love from Norway 😍👍👍
That is so sad Megan. My heart goes out to you and all the lost batties who have now crossed over the rainbow bridge. 😞😢😔
Oh, Meg! I am so sorry. We can hear the stress in your voice as you go from one bat to another. My heart goes out to you and to the poor batties who had to experience that horror. You and your fellow bat rescuers have such a tough task to face and deal with on a regular basis. Thanks for all you do for the batties.
Thanks for helping them.
Most of them seem to be relieved after they get wrapped up! Precious! 🥰And sad!
God bless the woman! 🙏 one of the most honorable jobs in the world!
Tyvm for being there for all, the DOA, so they was taken and better laid to rest, and the 3 that sadly passed, they passed in the best care and comfort that could be given and that’s all we can ask for, tyvm my love xx
So helpless, lucky you’re near👍
They are so precious
Flying fox rescue ! One of the holiest services on earth .
The love and understanding you all have is so wonderful. The losses and heartbreaks you endure shows how much you live them. God bless all of you.
Poor babies. This is im sure heartbreaking. But heart warming also.
When those work man making all that noise you picked up that baby she felt so save after crawling to you Thankyou so cute
So sad...but not much you could have done :(.....you and your fellow rescuers did everything you could do for these little ones
Oh, sweetie, I'm so very sorry. You did your best, and they went out in comfort and love. Thank you so much for your work 💗💗💗💔💔💔
I admire your caring efforts. I’m thankful the bats have you. I’m thankful there is such a human as you. 🙏🏻God Bless🌸
Next year I intend to move to the closet bat rehabber in Tennessee USA, so I hope to take proper measures to begin bat rehabbing proper. Wish me luck.
Plissa Barrett May you excel in your endeavors on behalf of bats! Good luck and God bless you!
WHAT A LOVELY IDEA WELL DONE BAT LADY WE SALUTE YOU SAVING BABIES 🦹♂️🦹♂️💋
GOD BLESS YOU FOR THAT
Absolutely phenomenal rescue!!
It’s great work that you do. Thank you for the video uploads!
Sorry for the losses. Thank you for everything you do for the bats
That was a busy morning!!! Never get tired of the juice moment!!🦇❤️
Meg, you are making me fall more in love with bats than I already was. Awe! Bless!
Aww this is so sad. Hail storms are nothing to humans who have shelter but like a natural disasters to bats and I'm sure other animals. So glad you are there to help.
such good work...they are not alone. bless you.
I love the bats big eyes their so adorable
Since I watched your channel when I am older I want to be like you saving bats and be trained for it
I hope you get older quickly, because the bats are waiting for you and need you.
Heartbreaking at 1:14 such a perfect rescue mom is coming. Paradise for you, as shouldn’t goodness be the reward for goodness 🤔 ❤️
This shows how very fragile they are. Not only to initial injury, but during treatment - no matter how hard you try.💐
They're not fragile during treatment. They're fragile - despite treatment sometimes.
Pobrecitos se ven tan indefensos 💋
Малыш знал, что вы приедете. И ждал именно вас)))!!!
I love it that you give them comfort and love right to the end. Fly free beautiful batties xx
Poor babies.. The first one came right over needing help.. Sweet bab 🥺
I like watching your videos saving these bats
Thanks Jenna
Thank you
Absolutely amazing that these bats know your there to rescue them
9:15 the way the bat looks up at you worriedly, it made me laugh and made my heart melt a little, what an adorable little bugger, looking at you with beady eyes. I love these bats, theyre so handsome and fuzzy and filled with personality
Poor bat babys they are so cute adorable ❤❤
Ohhhh her screams :( You’re such an angel ❤️
People used to freak out, if hail was golf ball size, as most hail was pea size. Now the hail is baseball size. Not much can withstand that, esp. poor fragile animals that can't find shelter.(And people too.) So sorry😢 for the loss of so many of our sweet battie friends,Meg. R.I.P. sweet darlings.😔
The Corpse Bride
Aww I was hoping one of them would survive. Poor little things! Again, thank you, Meg. You rescued those 3 from a horrible death out in the wild. God bless you ❤🦇❤
I love you meg!! Those are your babies.
Aw the bats are so cute
the bats you rescue are so cute and you are so sweet to them! They really love you.
I know the babies love me, because they're babies and they will love anyone who gives them what they need emotionally and physically (feed, toilet, groom, keep warm, and love). But the new rescues really don't want any ugly human giant near them.
Have a look at the orphan bat playlists on my channel and see the difference.
Your work can be very sad, very joyous and all parts in between. But always rewarding as you are one of few that can make a difference in this way. . I find I can’t stop watching your channel sometimes. It’s very interesting and by no means ordinary.
Thank you for your dedication from USA
Thanks Kathy
I COMPLETELY agree!! I laugh and cry one after another! You, Meg, are one AMAZING PERSON!! YOU my Dearest are the Mother Teresa of Bats!! 😍❣💜🧡💛💚💙💗💖💕💔💓❤🙏🌺🌹😇
@@tammyward2932 The "bat whisperer".
At least the ones that are barely hanging in there get some relief even its first three to five minutes. You're very sweet. And I think they recognize that immediately. I've heard a couple of the juveniles that were screaming to high heaven until they realize you weren't going to hurt them or rather they weren't hurt. Keep doing what you do. God bless.
OMG that just brakes my heart...lots of hugs going out your way for all of the ones that have been lost... your dedication is inspiring, thank you for sharing the good and the bad stories because it makes poeple aware of how precious they really are....❤❤❤🦇🦇🦇❤❤❤
I love the work you do! So amazing to have people like you in the world! 💕
The one that is alive is so cute 😊
I'm so thankful they had you. You did everything you could. RIP sweet little ones.