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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Arkansas – Red bat chased out of tree

A resident in Mena, AR witnessed an Eastern red bat being chased out of a tree by a bird. She watched as the little bat hit the ground, and she […]

Arizona – bat flew into AirBnB

Some vacationers in Audley, AZ had the doors open to their AirBnB in the evening and a bat had accidently made its way inside. The bat was flying high and […]

Pennsylvania – bat grounded at intersection

Some bystanders in Philadelphia, PA saw a bat lying on the ground near a busy intersection downtown. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a […]