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 at apartment complex

A bat was found grounded at an apartment complex in Dallas, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s […]

Georgia- bat roosting in window

A bat had been roosting in the window of an office building in Atlanta, GA for a week, until a concerned caller decided to intervene. We provided guidance on how […]

Georgia – bat grounded in office lobby

A little bat was found lying on the floor of an office building in Athens, GA. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained […]

Iowa – bat hanging on tree

A passerby had noticed a strange shape clinging to the side of a tree in Iowa City, IA. When the finder approached, they quickly realized it was a bat and […]

Mississippi – bat fallen into pool

A bat had fallen into a pool in Oxford, MS. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat, but the bat recovered quickly and was able to fly […]