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. 

Indiana- brown bat caught by cat

A brown bat suffered a wing fracture after falling victim to an outdoor cat in Fremont, Indiana. The bat is thankfully not pregnant or lactating so there is not an infant […]

Texas- grounded juvenile red bat- photo available

A juvenile Eastern red bat was found grounded after high winds blew through Flint, TX. The bat sustained a broken wing membrane and lost a substantial part of one finger during […]

Texas- baby bat grounded in driveway

A baby bat was found grounded on a hot concrete driveway in San Antonio, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the pup and located a Bat World […]

California- baby bat found grounded in yard

A baby bat was found grounded outside of a home near Burbank, California. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the pup and located a bat trained rescuer in the […]

Ohio- pup found grounded in backyard

A brown bat pup was found grounded in a homeowner's backyard in Waterville, Ohio. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the pup and located a bat trained rescuer […]

Texas- yellow bat grounded near pool- photo available

A Northern yellow bat was found grounded near a pool in Houston, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain her and located several Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuers in […]