Rescue Log

In addition to the 700 permanent residents cared for daily at Bat World Sanctuary, the following bats were rescued and released back to the wild (or were provided permanent sanctuary with us if they were not releasable). Also logged are the rescues we directly assisted with nationally and internationally. Click on the entry to see any photos or videos that are available. 

Texas—bat grounded downtown—photo available

A bat was found grounded in downtown, Mineral Wells, TX. We rescued the bat, who is thin and dehydrated. He will require several weeks in care before being released. In […]

Ohio—bat found in driveway

A bat was found in a homeowner’s driveway in Celeryville, OH. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat trained rescuer in the finder’s […]