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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Oklahoma – bat in driveway

A bat was found in a homeowner’s driveway in Edmond, OK. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. […]

Texas – bats in drive through

Two free-tail bats were found hanging low in a bank drive through in Mineral Wells, TX. We rescued the bats, who were thankfully in good shape. They were released into […]

California – bats trapped in light fixture

Bats somehow became trapped in a homeowner’s light fixture in Sebastopol, CA. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s […]