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. 

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Texas – Bat stuck on fence

A bat was found stuck on a wooden fence outside of Austin, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat trained rescuer in […]

Ohio- bat found at construction site

A small bat was accidentally injured on a construction site in Columbus, Ohio. Wanting to ensure the bat was safe, the workers got him contained into a box and began […]