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. 

United Kingdom – bat rescued from gutter

A little bat was found lying helpless in a storm gutter in Manchester, UK. 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 where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

Cambodia – baby abandoned outside local coffee shop

A staff member from an animal shelter reached out for assistance after finding a tiny abandoned bat pup lying on the ground outside a local coffee shop in Siem Reap, Cambodia. They quickly and safely contained the bat and brought him back to their sanctuary. We provided guidance as well as book chapters on caring […]