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 – bat grounded in yard

A bat was seen flying low and landing on the ground in Oviedo, FL. Saw bat flying and land in yard. Called about 2 hours later to see what to […]

Indiana – bat in apartment entryway

A bat was found grounded in an apartment entryway in Castleton, IN. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s […]

Wisconsin – bat in driveway

 bat was found grounded in a driveway in Milwaukee, WI. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The […]

Oregon – chimney sweeps mistaken for bats

A concerned caller from Portland, OR believed they possibly had bats in their chimney due to the sounds they could hear coming form it. Not wanting to cause any harm […]