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 – baby bat found on deck

A baby bat in Madison, WI, was found on their patio deck at night, the bat had likely been attacked by a cat and was orphaned. Unfortunately, the baby bat […]

Texas – 3 baby bats in tree

A man in Burleson, TX, was outside mowing his lawn when he came across 3 baby bats in a tree. The baby bats were healthy overall but were considered orphaned. […]

Ohio – 2 baby bats found under tree

A man in Rupert, OH, found 2 orphaned baby bats under a tree in his backyard. The baby bats were very dehydrated and emaciated. We guided how to safely contain […]

Missouri – baby bat found grounded

A homeowner in St. Louis, MO, found a baby bat in his backyard. They used gloves to contain the bat and called us. We located a bat-trained rescuer in the […]

Missouri – injured bat pup found on sidewalk

A juvenile big brown bat was found grounded on a sidewalk in Festus, Missouri. He was reported as having an injured leg and was crawling along when spotted. We provided […]