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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Kentucky – bat found grounded

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

Texas – bat found grounded

A couple found a bat grounded with cats circling it in San Antonio, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in […]

Maryland – bat INSIDE refrigerator 

A bat was flying around in a house in Laurel, MD. We provided instructions on how to encourage the bat to fly out an open door and the couple thought […]

Indiana – 2 bats trapped in office

Two bats were trapped inside an office near Indianapolis, IN. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The […]

Iowa – bat at school campus

A bat was found on school campus grounds in Hubbard, IA. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. […]

Texas – bat on balcony

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

Indiana – bat at laundromat

A bat was found trapped inside a laundromat in Huntwick, IN. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. […]

Texas – injured bat found on ground

A bat was found grounded with an injured wing in Denton, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s […]