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 – bat found in puddle

A bat was found in a puddle after a rainstorm in Houston, TX. The finders safely contained the bat following the Bat World website instructions and called us. We located […]

New York – bat found on porch railing

A bat was seen hanging from a trash can and then found this morning clinging to the porch railing of an Avoca, NY, home. We provided guidance on how to […]

Kentucky – bat found grounded in yard

A woman found a bat grounded in her yard in Gray, KY. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s […]

Texas – red bat found grounded in barn

A woman found a red bat grounded in her barn in Willow Park, TX. She safely contained the bat following the directions on the Bat World website. We located a […]