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 in Walmart

An employee spotted a juvenile freetail on the ceiling in the vision center in the Walmart in Graham, TX. We rescued the bat, who was fine and just lost. The […]

Texas – bat on vaulted ceiling

A bat was stuck on a vaulted ceiling at a shop in Mineral Wells, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and sent a transport volunteer […]

Texas – bat hanging by doorbell

A little bat was discovered hanging by a doorbell in San Antonio, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the […]