Did not survive
Texas—bat found on apartment grounds—photo available
A bat was found in freezing weather outside apartments located in Houston, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer but unfortunately did not survive.
Texas—free-tailed bat found grounded—photo available
A free-tailed bat was found grounded near Houston, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to our rescuer but unfortunately he passed away before any help could ne rendered.
Georgia – bat found stuck on house – photo available
An evening bat was found with a wing stuck in a piece of window trim near Columbus, GA. We provided guidance on how to safely remove the bat by prying the metal open with a screwdriver so the wing could be released. Sadly, the bat did not survive to be rescued.
Texas- Mexican free-tail grounded – photo available
An adult Mexican Free-tail was found flying inside of a Walmart store in Granbury, Texas. The bat was later found grounded after possibly running into a shelving unit. The finder quickly scooped the bat into a box and contacted us, but unfortunately the bat passed later that evening due to a suspected head injury.
West Virginia – baby bat found in apartment complex
A baby bat in WV was found at an apartment complex. Sadly, the finder waited 4 days before calling us. We found a rescuer but the baby passed before the bat could receive help.
Texas – bat hanging low from side of building
A bat was found hanging low on the side of a building in Mineral Wells, TX. The finder said that the bat was in terrible shape but still alone. We went to rescue the bat immediately but unfortunately he passed away before we arrived.
Texas – pregnant bat trapped inside Walmart
A mother free-tailed bat became trapped inside the Walmart store in Mineral Wells, TX. Apparently she had been inside for a few days before she was spotted. We rescued the bat but it was unfortunately too late as she passed away shortly after arriving back to our facility.
Georgia- red bat pup found in yard
A baby red bat was found on a sidewalk in Perry, GA. A rescuer was called but unfortunately the pup passed away before help could arrive.
Kentucky – big brown pup in critical shape
An extremely thin juvenile big brown bat was found late at night near the Kentucky-Tennessee border. Unfortunately, he did not survive to be rescued.