Woman finds, saves endangered species of bat in Luzerne County

CARBON COUNTY, Pa. — Stephanie Hoffmaster works as a parking enforcement officer with the West Hazleton Police Department. Late last week, she was helping someone get their car out of the impound lot when she discovered a bat looking to catch a ride.

“The taillight was smashed out, and right inside the taillight, it was hanging, so I’m like, oh no. I got a stick to get it out. It did go out, but it hopped on the ground. It wasn’t flying,” said Hoffmaster.

So Hoffmaster knew she had to help the tiny creature…

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