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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Arizona – bat found on window screen

A bat was found clinging to a window screen in Fountain Hills, AZ. The finder scooped the bat into a jar and took it outside and released it. Upon doing […]

Maryland – baby bat found in garage

A little bat pup was found grounded in garage in Jacksonville, MD. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s […]

Florida – Bat found in truck bed

A caller had found a bat in the bed of their truck in Melbourne, FL as they were getting ready to leave. There was water pooled in the truck bed […]

Colorado – bat found clinging to wall

A home owner in clinging Arvada, Colorado onto the wall. Not knowing what to do, they called us for assistance. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat […]

Kansas – bat with broken wing

After being unable to locate a rescuer on their own in Wichita, Kansa, a distressed caller contacted us about a bat they were desperately trying to get help for. The […]

Ohio – two baby bats found in yard

Two baby bats were found laying in a yard in Medina, OH. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s […]