International Rescue
Bat by Apartment Doorway
Bryan Bryan, TX, United StatesA bat was spotted laying beside an apartment doorway in Bryan, 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 where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.
Red Bat Grounded After Cat Attack
New Jersey Toms River Township, NJ, United StatesAn Eastern red bat was grounded in Tom's River, New Jersey after being attacked by a cat. She sustained compound fractures on each wing. We provided the finder guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located several bat-trained rescuers in their area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where she received life-saving […]
Big Brown Found Tangled in Fence
Hallsville Hallsville, TX, United StatesEarl, a big brown bat got tangled up in a barbed wire fence in Hallsville, TX. The finder called BW Mid-cities after carefully disentangling Earl from the wire and getting him secured in a box with a small dish of water, and transport volunteer Mandy made the trip drive to collect Earl and bring him […]
Tricolored Bat Found in Building
Dallas Dallas, TX, United StatesQ-tip, the tricolored bat was found stranded in a medical building in Dallas, TX. Q-tip was collected by a volunteer and transferred to Bat World Midcities. Q-tip was dehydrated and thinner than she should be. She was given warmed fluids and will be cared for at BW Midcities until she doubles in weight and is […]
Red Bat Found on Picnic Table
Weatherford Weatherford, TX, United StatesA female red bat was found laying on a picnic table in Weatherford, TX. The finder used a glove to place the bat into a tree but she promptly fell to the ground so he called us. Thankfully, she is uninjured, just a little thin and dehydrated. We will provide supportive care for her until […]
Helped with Possible Exclusion
Siloam Springs Siloam Springs, AR, United StatesA building owner in Arkansas purchased a 100-year-old building that contains a large colony of bats. Thankfully, she likes having the bats and may decide to allow them to use part of the building much like we did when we protected a colony in our “wild sanctuary” building for 20 years. We offered guidance on […]
Panama – juvenile bat found grounded – photo available
A juvenile round-eared bat was found in Panama. No rescuer was in the area, however, the finder was trained in animal rescue work. We provided guidance as well as book chapters on caring for orphaned insectivorous bats, housing, nutrition and releasing pups back to the wild when they are ready.
UK- bat injured by outdoor cat
A bat was caught and injured by an outdoor cat in Coventry West Midlands, England. 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 will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.
Yemen – Orphaned Egyptian fruit bat found – photo available
A Young Egyptian fruit bat was found grounded in Yemen. No rescuer was in the area, however, the finder was trained in animal rescue work. We provided guidance, care info and instructional videos on caring for orphaned fruit bats.
Brazil- pups found abandoned – photo available
Two insect bat pups fell from a roost in Brazil, and were unable to be reunited with their mother. No rescuer was in the area, however, the finder was trained in veterinary work. We provided guidance as well as book chapters on caring for orphaned insectivorous bats, housing, nutrition and releasing pups back to the wild […]
Bulgaria – injured bat found grounded – photo available
A bat in Sofia, Bulgaria was found grounded and coated in something wet that was hard to dry. He also had a painful swelling in his left eye. He was rescued by Bat World Bulgaria, where he received pain medication, antibiotics and a warm gauze bath to remove the substance from his fur. During treatment […]
Bulgaria – long-eared bat trapped indoors – photo available
A beautiful long-eared bat was found trapped in a warehouse in Sofia, Bulgaria. He was seen "bumping into the walls" in a place where intensive cargo and unloading activities were underway. He was rescued by Bat World Bulgaria where he was found to be thin and dehydrated. He will receive supportive care throughout the winter […]