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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Indiana – baby bat found in yard

A homeowner in Whitestown, IN found a baby bat in her yard with no mother in sight. We Provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a […]

Texas – bat found at apartment

A tenant at an apartment complex in San Antonio, TX found a bat on the sidewalk. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained […]

Arkansas – bat found under bat house

A homeowner in Busch, AR found a bat clinging to the post under his bat house. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained […]

Kansas – baby bat found grounded

A baby bat was found on the ground in Winfield, KS. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. […]

Texas – bat found in parking lot

A bat was found in a garage parking lot in San Antonio, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the […]

Florida – bat found in swimming pool

A homeowner in Kissimmee, FL found a bat struggling to stay afloat in his swimming pool. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat as well as contact […]

Florida – baby bat clinging to stairs

An orphaned bat was spotted clinging to the stairs near Tampa, FL. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s […]