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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Michigan – bat found grounded

A bat was found in a homeowner’s yard in Shelby, MI. Fortunately, the bat was in good shape and likely chased from a tree by a bird. We provided guidance […]

Texas – baby bat found in yard

An orphaned bat pup was found under a roost in Spring, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the baby and located a Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuer […]

Texas – grounded Eastern red bat

A shopper in Arlington, Texas came across a grounded Eastern red bat in the mall parking lot. Not knowing who to call, the finder called us hoping to help the […]

North Carolina – baby bat found

A caller from Landis, North Carolina reached out to us for assistance with a baby bat they had found. They informed us that they had already safely contained the baby […]