Pilot sues hotel after being bitten by ‘rabies-infected’ bats in bed

A 46-year-old pilot has sued a hotel group after being bitten by a swarm of bats in his room (Picture: Getty Images)

A pilot has launched a lawsuit against a major hotel chain after his feet were nibbled by bats in his room overnight.

The unnamed captain was advised to get a rabies jab after staying at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel in Denver, Colorado.

Evidence filed by lawyers Lomena Law showed that the 46-year-old was staying at the property, owned by hospitality giant Marriott, on August 29 last year while in the city for training.

But a peaceful night’s sleep turned into a literal nightmare after the father-of-one was woken up at 2:30am by the swarm of winged mammals, whic...