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 – baby bat found in driveway

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

Texas – baby bat found in yard

A baby bat was found on the ground in Stephenville, TX. We rescued the baby and will hand-raise it for release when old enough to survive.

South Carolina – bats in chimney

Bats formed a nursery colony in a homeowner's chimney in Newberry, SC, and she wanted them removed. We worked with the homeowner on not excluding the bats until in September, […]

Missouri – bat stuck in glue trap

A bat in Coumbia, MO, was safely pulled off of a fly trap by using shampoo. We provided guidance on how to keep the bat safely and comfortably contained and […]

Texas – pregnant bat found grounded

A pregnant Mexican free-tail was found grounded outside of a thrift store in Mineral Wells, Texas. The finder carefully scooped the bat into a box and brought her to Bat […]

Florida – yellow bats fallen from tree

A large branch fell from an oak tree outside Jacksonville, FL. Yellow bats had unfortunately made their home in the branch, and while most of them flew away unharmed, a […]