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. 

All Day

Kansas – bat found in house

A bat was found inside a house in Wamego Kansas. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat trained rescuer in the finder’s area. […]

Virginia – bat found in glue trap

A bat was found stuck in a cruel glue trap by a real estate agent in Arlington, VA. The agent used gloves and managed to remove the bat by herself. […]