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 sprayed with wasp spray

A concerned caller from Lewisville, TX had rescued a bat who had been sprayed with wasp spray by the apartment manager. We instructed the caller to use gloves and rinse […]

Missouri – bat on bike trail

A biker in Jefferson City, MO noticed a small bundle lying on the trail. Upon closer inspection, they realized it was a little bat and gave us a call. We […]

Florida – bat grounded in apartment hallway

A caller from Bradenton, FL discovered a little bat grounded in the hallway of their apartment complex as they were leaving for work. We provided guidance on how to safely […]

California – bats in business property

A business owner from San Francisco, CA called wanting to know how they could remove a colony of bats from one of their properties. We explained that there is no […]

Texas – bats roosting in truck stop sign

The manager of a local truck stop in Baird, TX was concerned about a colony of bats roosting behind the sign of the building. We worked with the caller on […]

Texas – bat found grounded outside apartment

A small bat was found lying helpless outside of an apartment complex in McKinney, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer […]

Texas – bat on ground

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

Georgia – Bat in high rise parking lot

A bat was discovered grounded in the parking lot of a high rise in Atlanta, GA. The caller was concerned that the bat might have gotten to cold in the […]