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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Tennessee – injured red bat found grounded

An Eastern red bat was found grounded and injured in Collier, TN. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. […]

New Mexico – small bat low on wall

A business owner in Santa Fe, NM witnessed a small bat flutter around near the floor of her shop before eventually landing low on the wall. The bat appeared exhausted […]

Texas – bat found badly injured

A bat was found by a local in Houston, TX during the day, and they quickly jumped to action when they saw the poor bad was very badly injured. It […]