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 Jersey – bat found in attic

A bat was found trapped in the attic of a home in Newton, NJ. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in […]

Texas – bat trapped inside building

A bat was trapped inside a building in Hillsboro, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The […]

Colorado – bat found inside woman’s shoe

A woman from Durango, CO had quite the surprise when she discovered a little bat hiding inside her shoe. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and […]

Georgia – bat in yard

A bat was found grounded in a yard in Blue Ridge, GA. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s […]