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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California – bat trapped in building

A lady in Thousand Oaks, CA, found a bat  in a building. The bat had been trapped in the building for a few days and was severely dehydrated. We provided […]

Ohio – Eastern red bat found

A man in Columbus, OH, found an Eastern red bat on the ground. The bat was perfectly healthy and had likely been chased from a tree by a blue jay. We […]

Texas – bat stuck to fly trap

A finder in San Antonio, TX,  found a bat stuck to the fly trap that was hanging on the front porch.  We provided guidance on how to safely remove the […]