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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New Mexico – bat hanging on apartment door

A bat was found hanging on the outside of an apartment door in Albuquerque, NM. The resident of the apartment gave a us a call right away. We provided guidance […]

Mississippi – bat found on sidewalk

A passerby happened across a little bat that was laying helplessly on the sidewalk in Hernando, MS. Knowing this is not a safe place for the bat and that it […]

Florida – bat trapped inside building

A bat was discovered inside a building in Gainesville, FL. Upon realizing the bat was trapped and most likely dehydrated and weak, the finder got in contact with us. We […]

North Carolina – bat trapped in furnace

A home owner in Marshall, NC discovered a bat had been roosting in their homes furnace, and was unable to get out. The little bat had been trapped for a […]