A doctor's unusual bedtime encounter has gone viral. Dr. Krista Edelman, a gastroenterologist, shared her experience on Instagram, gaining over 1.1 million views.

She was sleeping when she woke up to what she thought was a dream about a field mouse. However, as she reached towards her mouth, she realized it was actually a bat. The bat was trying to crawl into her mouth, prompting her to scream.

Further details about the incident are available from the source. The doctor's post has also received thousands of likes and comments. The incident occurred in the doctor's nearly 100-year-old home.