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. 

Mississippi – bat found in parking lot – photo available

A bat was found in a store parking lot in Horn Lake, MS. 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 it he/she will be assessed and receive lifetime sanctuary as he/she will likely not […]

Texas – red bat found with wing injury

A red bat with an injured wing was found grounded after a storm passed through Plano, TX. Bat Midcities rescued the bat and provided an injection of warmed electrolytes, pain meds and antibiotics in addition to a good meal. Her injury will prevent her from flying again, so she will receive lifetime care at Bat […]

South Carolina- bat found with broken wing

A small brown bat was found hanging on the side of a house in Clover, South Carolina. Upon looking closer, the finder noticed the bat appeared to have a broken wing, so they gave us a call seeking further advice. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located several bat trained […]

Texas – bat found with broken wing

An evening bat was found grounded in Wills Point, TX with an apparent broken wing. The finder immediately called us hoping to find help for the little bat. 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 […]

Texas – bat found with broken wing

A bat with a broken wing was found hanging on a homeowner's door in Santa Fe, 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 will be assessed but will likely not be releasable. Instead, […]

Texas – injured bat found grounded at eatery – photo available

A juvenile with a broken wing was found grounded at an eatery in Mineral Wells, TX. The establishment contained the bat in a box and then called us. We quickly picked up the bat. The wing damage will prevent the bat from flying, so it will live out its life with our other non-releasable bat […]

Bat World MidCities -bat hit by ceiling fan at horse rescue – post available

A little tricolored bat who came to Bat World MidCities last week was rescued after colliding with a fan at a horse rescue in Athens, TX. Although he has not fully healed from his injuries, he is continuing to improve every day. He will be a permanent resident, since his injuries will not permit him […]