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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Pennsylvania – bat flew into bathroom

A bat flew into a home and ended up in the bathroom in Philadelphia, PA. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer […]

Maryland – bat fell from tree

A bat pup fell from a tree in Mechanicsville, Maryland and the finder kept the pup for several days, feeding him heavy cream before reaching out to us. We provided […]

Texas – bat rescued from pool

A juvenile bat crawled out soaking wet from a pool in Brock, Texas. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat, and the finders brought her to us. […]

Iowa – bats falling from barn roost

A homeowner in Iowa had baby bats falling from their roost in her barn. She used a glove to gather them up and called us. The hot temperatures likely caused […]

Texas – bat in apartment hallway

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

California – bat hanging by doorway

A bat was found hanging by a doorway in Fallbrook, CA. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. […]