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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North Carolina – bat found in parking lot

A bat was found in a business parking lot in Durham, NC. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s […]

Illinois – bat found on balcony

A red bat was found clinging to a homeowners upper balcony in Chicago, IL. The bat was healthy and uninjured so was likely trying to escape a bird attack. We […]

Texas – bat at emergency room

A bat was found clinging beside an emergency room door at a hospital in Bedford, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located several Bat […]