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

An evening bat was found grounded in Sugarland, Texas. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat […]

Texas- bat found on side of house

An Eastern red bat was found roosting low on the side of a house outside of Fate, Texas. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located […]

Texas- bats found roosting in library

Bats were found to be entering a college library in Mingus, Texas. We guided them on how to safely catch the bats and release them outside, and we provided humane […]

Kentucky- emaciated big brown found

An extremely thin Big Brown bat was found roosting down low on a building in La Grange, Kentucky. Concerned for the bats safety, the finder began calling wildlife centers. After […]