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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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 […]

Texas – young bat found grounded

A juvenile Eastern red bat was found grounded in a homeowner's front yard in Mineral Wells, Texas. She scooped the little one up just in the nick of time, as […]

Missouri – young red pup on porch

A juvenile Eastern red bat pup was found grounded on a homeowner's front porch in Springfield, Missouri. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a […]

North Carolina – baby bat fell out of tree

An orphaned pup had fallen from a tree in Charlotte, NC. Luckily for the little bat, someone had witnessed the fall and immediately came to help. We provided guidance on […]

Texas – baby bat found in driveway

A homeowner in Silver Springs, TX found a lone abandoned pup lying in the driveway. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer […]

Tennessee – baby bat found on porch

A homeowner in Nashville, TN was outside on their front porch when they noticed what appeared to be a little frog huddled in the corner. when they went to help […]

Georgia – bat pup found on porch

A bat pup was found on a porch in St Marys, GA and not knowing what to do, the finder first used a towel to attempt putting the bat on […]