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 – mom and baby bats grounded

A mother red bat with two pups on her was found in a yard in Wichita Falls, TX. The bats had likely been chased from a tree by a blue […]

Maine – baby bat found in basement

A baby bat was found along with two deceased pups in a basement in Waterville, ME. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the pup and located a bat-trained […]

Texas – bat found in driveway

A baby bat was found in a driveway in San Antonio. TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s […]

Texas – baby free-tails found grounded

Baby bats were falling from roots in three different locations in Mineral Wells, TX. We rescued the pups and also attached a pup catcher to prevent more babies from falling. […]

Texas – red bat mom and pups grounded

A red bat mom and pups Denton, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was […]

Washington – bat with injured wing

A bat was stuck on a fly strip and ended up with holes in his wings in Kelso, WA. She used gloves and managed to remove the bat by herself. […]

Texas – baby bat found in street

A  baby bat was found in the street in San Angelo, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s […]