Did not survive
Thailand – fruit bat hit by motorbike – photo available
A fruit bat was struck by a motorist in Koh Phangan, Thailand, but thankfully a tourist witnessed the accident and quickly took action. The tourist gave us a call all the way from Thailand. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was […]
Texas- bat found trapped in closet
A malnourished evening bat was found grounded inside of a closet outside of Lake Jackson, Texas. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. A transporter was in motion and on their way to pick the bat up, but the bat passed before they arrived.
South Carolina- evening bat found grounded in backyard
An individual in Myrtle Beach, SC found an evening bat found grounded in their backyard. We provided guidance on how to contain the bat safely and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.
Florida- bat found grounded
A woman in Sebring, FL found a bat grounded by her front door. She was concerned for the well-being of the bat and called us to assist with the situation. We provided guidance on how to contain the bat safely and located several bat-trained rescuers in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a […]
Missouri – brown bat clinging to side of house
A homeowner in Fayette, MO noticed a brown bat clinging to the brick on the side of his home. He followed the instructions on our website and safely contained the bat using gloves. The bat was weak and his breathing was labored, and unfortunately, the little bat passed away shortly after. We provided the finder […]
Pennsylvania – bat stuck to glue trap
We received a a very angry call from a woman in Scranton, PA who had a bat stuck to a glue trap that she was trying to "get rid of". The bat had been caught in the glue trap in her kitchen, and she removed the trap and tossed it onto her front porch, with […]
Puerto Rico – bat found grounded – photo available
A juvenile insect bat was found in Puerto Rico. Unfortunately he was in very bad condition and did not survive to be rescued.
California – bat stuck on side of house
A homeowner noticed a bat hanging on the side of her home in Spring Valley, CA. Upon closer inspection, it was apparent that it was too late for the poor little bat, and it had passed away. We provided guidance on how to safely contain bats in the future if more are found, and gave […]
Texas – baby bat found in living room
A man in Jacksonville, TX found a baby bat in his living room hanging on to his TV. The baby bat was extremely emaciated and dehydrated. We gave guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The baby was transferred to a rescuer but unfortunately, passed […]
Pennsylvania – baby bat found on front door
A woman in Uniontown, PA, found a baby bat on here front door step. The baby bat was most likely orphaned. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The baby was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be hand-raised and released when […]