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 inside store

A store manager found a bat grounded in her store in Mineral Wells, TX, and called us for help. We quickly retrieved the bat and hydrated him. Sadly, he did […]

Texas – bat on ceiling

A store manager found a bat hanging on the ceiling in Mineral Wells, TX, and called us for help. We’ve hydrated and evaluated the bat, and he will be released […]

Arizona – bat caught by cat

A woman’s cat caught a bat that had flown in through the open 2nd-floor patio door. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located several bat-trained […]

Utah – bat bat found grounded

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

Texas – 5 juvenile bats found in boutique 

Five juvenile free-tailed bats were found trapped inside a boutique in Mineral Wells, TX. We rescued the bats, who were all thin and dehydrated. W@e will provide supportive care until […]

Kentucky – baby bat found grounded

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

Iowa – cat brought baby bat in house

A cat brought a baby bat into a homeowner’s house in Packwood, IA. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the […]