Havarti the Flying Fox Was Rescued From 15-Foot Tree

Havarti was found 15 meters high in a tree. When Jasmine Vink, a vaccinated and licensed bat rehabilitator and ecologist in Australia, first spotted him, he was outside of her rescue reach and called for backup. Vink first called fire rescue for help, but after that plan fell through, The  Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) came to the rescue!

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RSPCA quickly realized that their pole was not long enough to reach Havarti, so the next day, they came back with a longer 15-meter pole and were more determined than ever to help this little guy down to safety. After 3 difficult days of trying, they were finally able to safely bring him down. Although he was extremely scared, malnourished, and dehydrated, he had no injuries. He is now in Vink’s care and doing better than ever.

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Vink posted an update on Havarti and says, “He is growing quickly and has started eating fruit. From day one, he was very trusting and affectionate. He will stay in my care for five more weeks before going to flight aviary,” she added.

Vink urges the public to never touch bats yourself. She explains that she is a vaccinated and licensed bat rehabilitator and ecologist with the proper training on how to care for these animals. Always call for professional help if you find an animal in need of help.

Most people think that bats are terrifying, bloodthirsty animals. This misconception largely comes from fictional films featuring bats or bat-like characters, but because of these imaginary portrayals of bats, these creatures get a pretty bad rap. What most people don’t know is that bats play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of our ecosystem. These animals help to pollinate a large portion of our food supply and control mosquito populations. Unfortunately, bat populations are dwindling due to habitat loss and the spread of a disease called white-nose syndrome. Without bats, nearly half of the fruits we enjoy wouldn’t exist, and insect populations would be out of control. Luckily, many organizations are working to help the bat population recover.

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