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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WI – bat found grounded outdoors

A woman found a bat grounded near her workplace in Rochester, Wisconsin. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s […]

IN – bat found grounded in school

Janitorial staff found a bat grounded in a school near Fort Wayne, Indiana. They were going to put release him, but a quick-acting teacher used a towel to safely contain […]

TX – bat found grounded outdoors

A couple found a bat grounded in their yard near The Woodlands, Texas. They safely scooted the bat into   a box and called us. We located a bat-trained rescuer […]

Wisconsin – bat found in kitchen sink

A couple near Port Edwards, came down stairs early in the morning for breakfast and found a bat soaking wet in their sink. We provided guidance on how to safely […]