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- pup found grounded

A bat pup was found grounded on a back porch by homeowners in Beech Grove, Indiana. The pup had likely fallen from a nearby roost, but as the pup had […]

Texas- evening bat found roosting in umbrella

A small evening bat was found roosting inside the folds of an umbrella in Copper Canyon, Texas. The caller was concerned as the bat appeared to not have moved in several […]

Texas- bat trapped inside of chimney

A bat was found trapped inside of a homeowners chimney in Fort Worth, Texas. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located several Bat World Sanctuary […]

New Mexico- bat found grounded

An injured bat was found grounded in Bent, New Mexico. According to the finder, the bat has a broken wing and may have been knocked to the ground by strong […]