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. 

South Carolina – bat flew into storage unit

A bat was hanging onto the door of a storage building in Charleston, SC. He then flew into the storage room when the door was opened and could not be […]

Texas – orphaned bat found on building

An emaciated free-tailed bat was found clinging to a building in downtown Mineral Wells, TX. We rescued the bat but unfortunately he passed away minutes later and before we had […]

Texas – red bat pup found in pool

A red bat was found in a homeowner’s pool in Palestine, TX. He was rescued by Bat World MidCities where he was found to have a minor wing injury. His […]

Texas – injured bat found grounded

A bat was found grounded with a severely injured wing in Palestine, Texas. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat trained rescuer in the […]

Oregon- Evening bat found on building

Evening Bat found hanging low on wall of a business in Beaverton, OR. The finder was concerned about the bat being in danger in such a busy area, and they […]