Four bats found in residence halls in first week

Four bats have been found across multiple resident halls in the first week of school.

One was found in Owen Hall basement about 10:40 p.m. on Saturday. Three were found on Tuesday, one in Wiley Hall, one in Harrison Hall and the other in Cary Quad northwest.

PUPD Capt. Song Kang said bats are more common at the beginning of the year. He explained that during the summertime most of the dorm halls are stagnant from not being used and bats often nest in the attics.

Bats can have rabies. If you find a bat inside, leave a door open or window, turn off all lights and calmly wait, according to the Indiana DNR website.