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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Florida – Bat hanging near apartment door

A young woman found a bat found hanging near her grandfather’s apartment door in Oldsmar, FL. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained […]

Ohio – Bat found inside home

A friend found a bat inside his neighbor’s home near Youngstown, OH. He followed the protocol on our website and used a towel to scoop up the bat and to […]