Bats Interrupt Twitch Stream in Hilarious Mid-Game Chaos

A Twitch streamer has recently gone viral after a chaotic live broadcast that showcased his unexpected encounter with two wild bats invading his apartment. This amusing situation unfolded in real-time on August 11, 2025, while the streamer, known as ‘KIRKCOBAINED’, was engrossed in playing Old School Runescape.

Twitch is renowned for capturing spontaneous and extraordinary moments, ranging from traffic mishaps to celebrity encounters. However, this incident took a uniquely wild turn when KIRKCOBAINED noticed a furry intruder soaring around his living space. His shocked reaction resonated with viewers worldwide.

“There’s a f**king bat!” he exclaimed, urging his audience to join him in the bizarre spectacle.“Sh*t! Guys, we gotta get a bat. I gotta capture this guy!” It quickly became apparent that a window he had left open allowed the bats easy access to his home.

Demonstrating quick thinking, KIRKCOBAINED managed to capture one of the bats using a towel, followed by deftly placing the creature into an empty box with a spatula, despite its frantic attempts to escape.

After successfully capturing the second bat, he released both into the wild, closing the window behind them. After the ordeal, he humorously expressed his distress to viewers, with one viewer advising him to consider a rabies vaccine.

“Why would I need to get a rabies shot? I didn’t get bit. It’s not daytime, ” he replied, maintaining a light-hearted tone.“They weren’t attacking me.”

Wild Encounter: Twitch Streamer Captures and Releases Bats

Fortunately for KIRKCOBAINED, he emerged from this wild encounter without any issues. Nevertheless, the CDC advises that individuals who have had potential exposure to a rabid bat, regardless of bites, should receive Rabies Post-Exposure Prophylaxis. This is a precautionary measure to safeguard against rabies, which is a serious disease.

On a brighter note, the Washington State Department of Health classifies encounters with bats indoors as “low-risk” scenarios. A Canadian study found that the probability of contracting rabies from a bat in the home without direct contact stands at an astonishing 1 in 2.7 billion person-years.

i hate bats https://t.co/kfMDMJwtog pic.twitter.com/Mpw44sWaB7

— kirk (@kirkcobained) August 12, 2025

Given these statistics, it is likely that KIRKCOBAINED is perfectly fine, although the bats might still be a bit startled from their surprise escapade. While his capture technique diverged from guidelines suggested by the U. S.Fish and Wildlife Service, which promote allowing bats to exit on their own through open doors and windows, the streamer successfully ensured the bats were safely returned to their natural habitat within a brief period.

This entertaining encounter adds to the growing list of viral animal-related moments on social media, reminiscent of a recent story where a rescue center named puppies after Gen-Z slang to boost adoptions.

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