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 – two bats grounded in parking lot

A vacationer in Houston, TX came across two bats laying helplessly on the ground in a parking lot. Thankfully, the finder had a secure box and extra towel in their […]

Oklahoma – injured brown bat

A caller in Lawton, OK found a brown bat and was worried it was injured. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer […]

Florida – bat found lost in school

A bat was discovered by a student inside their campus hall in Milton, FL. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in […]