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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Florida – baby bat in outdoor patio

A baby bat was found laying on a homeowner’s patio in Castleberry, FL. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the […]

Texas – bat found in car wash office

A bat was found trapped in the office of a carwash in Mineral Wells, TX. We rescued the bat, who was fine and just lost. The bat was released into […]

Vermont – mother and baby bats on deck

A mother red bat with two babies clinging to her was found on a homeowner’s deck in Hanover, VT. The bats had likely been chased from a tree by a […]

Oklahoma – big brown bat on window screen

A big brown bat was found clinging to a window screen in Broken Arrow, OK. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer […]

Texas – bat on pool railing

An evening bat pup was found on the railing of a pool in Farmers Branch, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained […]

Texas – bat found grounded

An injured Eastern red bat was found grounded in Enchanted Oaks, Texas after a storm. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer […]

Florida – bat kicked on sidewalk

A bat pup somehow wound up grounded on a sidewalk and subsequently kicked by a passerby in Orlando, Florida. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and […]

Texas – bat grounded at restaurant

A female Mexican free-tail bat was found after having crash landed on a restaurant patio in Mineral Wells, Texas. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and […]