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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Wisconsin – bat found on ground

A lady was concerned when she woke up and found a bat on the ground on her front porch. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and […]

Texas- evening bat found on ground

A lady in Houston, TX, found an evening bat on the ground outside of her front door. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a […]

Texas – pup fell out tree

A lady in Beaumont, TX  bat pup fell out of a tree in her backyard. She was super concerned and wanted to get this little guy some help. We provided […]

Kansas – pup found grounded

An elderly man in El Dorado, KS, called about a baby bat that had fallen on the ground and he was concerned for the safety of the pup. We provided […]

Georgia – pup found on front porch

A man in Augusta, GA, found a baby bat on his front porch. He was concerned for the safety of the baby and called us to help assist him in […]

MidCities – red bat found at apartment

A caller from Dallas, TX discovered an Eastern red bat lying out in the open parking of his apartment complex lot early in the morning. Not wanting to leave the […]

Indiana- bat inside house

A lady from Terre Haute, IN, found a bat flying around her house. She was concerned for her safety as well as the bat's safety. We provided guidance on how […]

Texas – pup found in yard

A woman in Orange, TX, found an evening bat pup in her backyard and was concerned for the well-being of the pup because she could not find mom anywhere around. […]