Nakakalula na dami ng mga paniki, ikinagulat ng mga residente sa isang barangay sa Bacolod City

- An overwhelming number of bats shocked the residents of Barangay 30 in Bacolod City

- According to the residents, they're used to seeing bats in their area but not in such a large number

- Meanwhile, DENR said these bats are called "golden-crowned flying fox," an endangered species of bats

- They're also suspecting that they're disturbed in their natural habitat that's why they migrated to a new environment

A huge swarm of bats startled the residents of Barangay 30 in Bacolod City.

While locals are accustomed to seeing bats, they noted that this was the largest group they’d ever encountered.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) identified them as "golden-crowned flying foxes," an endangered bat species.

Officials believe that the bats may have been displaced from their natural habitat, prompting their migration to the area.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh