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 grounded in mail room

A bat was found grounded in a mailroom in San Antonio, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s […]

California – bat grounded by lawn chair

A bat was found in a homeowner’s yard, grounded by a lawn chair in Thousand Oaks, CA. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a […]

Texas – bat found on pavement

A bat was found laying in a hot parking lot in Mineral Wells, TX. We rescued him but unfortunately he did not survive the trip back to the facility. We […]

Canada – bat stuck to glue trap

A bat was found stuck on a glue trap in Abbotsford, British Columbia. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the […]

Texas – bat injured at wind farm 

A free-tailed bat was found grounded in grave condition at a wind farm in Gainesville, TX. She was rescued by Bat World MidCities and is receiving care now. Her condition […]