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. 

Kentucky – injured bat in apartment

While moving out of their apartment in Lexington, KY a couple found a bat lying on the ground as they moved the sofa. The bat had a broken wing, and the couple feared he was injured while and sofa was moved. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located several bat-trained […]

Texas – bat with broken wing

A bat was found roosting outside a home in McKinney, TX with a visible broken wing. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located several bat trained rescuers in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where she will be assessed and receive lifetime sanctuary as she will […]

Texas – Eastern red juvenile with broken wing.

A caller from a local apartment complex in Weatherford, TX had found a young Eastern red bat in the hall of the complex. The bat had a severely broken wing, and with large ceiling fans in the hall above it was apparent what had happened. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat […]

Texas – Eastern red bat found on ground

A man in Whitt, TX, found an Eastern red bat on the ground with a possible wing injury. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and the finder was willing to bring the bat to us directly.  The bat was brought to us where he will be assessed for hopeful release back […]

South Carolina – bat with broken wing

A bat was found with a broken wing in Myrtle Beach, SC. While the bat still appeared healthy, the break in its wing was very severe. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located several bat trained rescuers in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where it […]

Texas – bat found badly injured

A bat was found by a local in Houston, TX during the day, and they quickly jumped to action when they saw the poor bad was very badly injured. It looked as though it was a possible cat attack, and the bat needed medical care right away. We provided guidance on how to safely contain […]