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 hit ceiling fan

A juvenile bat had the unfortunate luck of running into an outdoor ceiling fan in San Antonio, Texas. Seeing the bat had a broken wing, the finder gave us a […]

Wisconsin – bat in swimming pool

An Eastern red bat was found trapped in a pool in Pittsville, WI. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat as well as contact information for a […]

Texas- bat found grounded outside office

A young Mexican free-tail bat was found grounded outside of an office near downtown Mineral Wells, Texas. A staff member immediately made the trip to rescue the bat but unfortunately […]