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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Canada – bat at base of door

A bat was found at the base of an office door in Morrin, Alberta, Canada. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer […]

North Carolina – injured bat in road

A person found an injured bat in a road in Charlotte, NC. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s […]

Ohio – bat found grounded

An employee found a grounded bat at work in North Ridgeville, OH. She and a co-worker safely contained the bat in a box and called us. We located a bat-trained […]

Texas – juvenile bats flying in boutique

An employee found four juvenile freetail bats flying in her boutique in Mineral Wells, TX. She called us and watched the bats land so that we could locate them quickly […]

Idaho – bat cornered by cat

A bat was found cornered by a cat near Eagle, ID. The finder confined the cat and then called Bat World for help.  We provided guidance on how to safely […]