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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Texas – bat flew out of closet

A concerned caller from San Antonio, TX had witnessed a bat fly from her closet the night prior, but thankfully the bat found it's way outside through an open door. […]

California – small bat inside house

A homeowner in Yerbalinda, CA found a small bat grounded inside their home. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the […]

New Jersey – bat by front door

A bat was roosting near the front door of a home in Avalon, NJ. The homeowner was concerned about the bat, and didn't want to leave him out and exposed […]