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 – bat on front porch

A resident in Valparaiso, IN came outside in the morning and discovered a bat laying on their front porch. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and […]

Texas – bat on window screen

A woman in Plano, TX was concerned about a little bat that had been clinging to the window screen of her home since the evening prior. We provided guidance on […]

Indiana – bat outside warehouse

An employee of a shipping warehouse in New Whiteland, IN found a bat roosting on the side of the building. Not only was the bat in the hot sun, but […]

Texas – bat saved from pool

A lifeguard at a pool house in Houston, TX was cleaning the pool before closing when she noticed something floating in the water. She used a net to scoop what […]

Missouri – red bat in backyard

While sitting in her backyard with family, a woman in Kansas City, MO kept hearing a strange hissing sound coming from the bushes nearby. Fearing it may be a snake, […]