Rehabilitated & Released
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Indiana – bat attacked by cat
A bat was attacked by a cat in New Lebanon, IN which left the little bat injured and with holes in his wings. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. Thankfully not pregnant or lactating so there is not an infant bat in […]
Missouri – two Eastern red pups found on deceased mother
Two Eastern red pups were found clinging to their recently deceased mother in Roby, MO. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bats and located several bat trained rescuers in the finder’s area. The babies were transferred to a rescuer where they will be hand-raised and released back to the wild when old […]
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New York – bat found outside office building
A lady in Syracuse, NY found a bat outside of the office building she works at. The bat was dehydrated and grounded, unable to fly well. 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 […]
Georgia – 2 bats found on ground after house demolition
After demolishing an old house in St. Simons Island, GA a worker found two small bats lying on the ground. It was likely the bats had escaped the home before it was destroyed. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bats and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bats were […]
Texas – Eastern red bat pup found on balcony ground
A lady in Mineral Wells, TX found an Eastern red bat pup on the ground of her balcony. The pup was healthy overall but was too young to be on its own. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and sent a transport volunteer right away. The bat was brought to us […]
Wyoming – 2 baby bats found grounded
A lady in Castor, Wyoming, found 2 orphaned baby bats grounded. The pups were dehydrated and emaciated. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The baby was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be hand-raised and released when old enough to survive.
Missouri – bat found at art gallery
A bat in St. Louis, MO, was found in an art gallery roosting in the ceiling corner of the building. 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 […]
California – bat found grounded
A man in Temecula, CA, found a bat on the ground, unable to fly. The bat was found with a broken wing. 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 […]
3 events,
California – bat trapped in building
A lady in Thousand Oaks, CA, found a bat in a building. The bat had been trapped in the building for a few days and was severely dehydrated. 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 […]
Ohio – Eastern red bat found
A man in Columbus, OH, found an Eastern red bat on the ground. The bat was perfectly healthy and had likely been chased from a tree by a blue jay. We provided guidance as seen on this link on how to get the bat back into a tree. We also asked the caller to please let […]
Texas – bat stuck to fly trap
A finder in San Antonio, TX, found a bat stuck to the fly trap that was hanging on the front porch. We provided guidance on how to safely remove the bat using gloves, vegetable oil and a cotton swab. We also located a Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuer in the finder's area. The bat was […]
4 events,
Texas – bat found at department store
A juvenile bat was found grounded on the sidewalk outside of a department store in Mathis, Texas. 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.
Minnesota – bat in basement
An adult big brown bat was found trapped inside of a homeowner's basement in Rochester, MN. 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.
Texas – bat roosting on ceiling
A juvenile bat was found roosting on the ceiling of an apartment complex in Rosenburg, Texas. 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.
1 event,
Pennsylvania – bat found on ground
A lady and her neighbor in Ridley Park, PA found a bat on the ground, unsure of what to do the put it in a plastic bag. They then spoke to animal control who told them to call a bat sanctuary. They found our number online and gave us a call and we provided guidance […]
1 event,
South Dakota – starving brown bat pup
A brown bat pup found himself very lucky when a family in Volga, SD discovered him lying on the ground. The little one was emaciated and dehydrated, so it was very apparent he had been without his mom for some time. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained […]
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3 events,
Ohio – starving juvenile bat on deck
A young bat was found on a deck in MccLuney, OH. The poor bat was starving and likely had not moved from this spot in several days. 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 […]
Texas – bat found grounded
A bat was found grounded in the heat in Lake Jackson, 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.
Texas – bat pup found in barber shop sink
A Mexican freetail pup was found by a local barber shop owner in Mineral Wells, TX in a sink. The baby was very thin and dehydrated so we sent a staff member right away. We rescued the pup and will hand-raise him with other orphans until he is old enough to survive in the wild.
4 events,
Texas – bat found in driveway
An injured Eastern red bat was found grounded in a driveway in San Antonio, Texas. 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.
Arizona – canyon bat found grounded – photo available
A canyon bat was found grounded near a home in Flagstaff, AZ. 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.
New Jersey – injured Eastern red found under tree
A homeowner in Atlantic City, NJ found an Eastern red under a tree, desperately trying to hide under a pile of leaves. The bat was thin and had an injured wing, and being an avid animal lover, the finder called to get help for the little one immediately. We provided guidance on how to safely […]
Texas – red bat found on picnic table
A student at a local college in Weatherford, TX called with concern about a bat they had seen sitting on top of a picnic table at the campus. Unfortunately, the student did not know how to contain the bat but took a photo of it before heading to class. The bat seemed to be healthy […]
2 events,
Texas – baby bat found on porch
A man in San Antonio, TX, found a baby bat on his front porch. The pup was severely dehydrated and emaciated. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The baby was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be hand-raised and released when […]
New York – bat by office building
A baby bat was found lying on the floor of an office building in Queens, NY. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The baby was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be hand-raised and released when old enough to survive.
3 events,
South Carolina – brown bat found on ground
A man in Union, SC had found a brown bat on the ground next to his car. The brown bat had a broken leg and wing. 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 […]
California – baby bat found in public bathroom
An individual in Canyon Country, CA, found a bat roosting on the wall near the trash can in a public park bathroom. The bat seemed healthy but could not take flight. 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 […]
Tennessee – Eastern red bat found on ground
A man in Nashville, TN, had found an Eastern red bat on the ground and was concerned for its safety. The bat had likely been chased from a tree by a blue jay. We provided guidance as seen on this link on how to get the bat back into a tree. We also asked the […]
2 events,
Georgia – bat found grounded
A man in Atlanta, GA, found a bat on the ground and was concerned for its wellbeing. When the caller had gotten a hold of us, the bat took flight and flew away.
Texas – bat found in yard
A lady in Granbury, TX, found a bat outside in their yard that was not flying. 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.
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3 events,
Oklahoma – Eastern red found grounded
A lady in Woodward, OK, found a bat on the ground outside her house. The bats had likely been chased from a tree by a blue jay. We provided guidance as seen on this link on how to get the bat back into a tree. We also asked the caller to please let us know […]
Wisconsin – bat found injured in tree
A man in Green Bay, WI, found an injured bat in the tree. The bat had a broken wing and was severely dehydrated. 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 […]
Texas – Mexican free tail pup found outside of a bakery
A lady working in a local bakery in Mineral Wells, TX, found a Mexican free-tail pup outside that was orphaned, severely emaciated, and dehydrated. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and sent a transport volunteer right away. The bat was brought to us where he will be assessed for hopeful release […]
2 events,
Utah – bat found outside of a coffee shop
A lady in Perry, UT, found a bat outside of her local coffee shop hanging onto a chair. The bat was very dehydrated. 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 […]
Texas – bat found grounded
A lady in Houston, TX, was found grounded with an injured wing. 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.
1 event,
Texas – bat found at barber shop
A local barber in Mineral Wells, TX, found a bat inside of the barber shop. He was worried about the bat's health and well-being and called us to come rescue the little guy. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and sent a transport volunteer right away. The bat was brought to […]
2 events,
Ohio – bat on bird feeder
A lady in Delaware, OH was outside tending to her bird feeders, and found a bat hanging from the bird feeder. The bat was severely dehydrated. 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 […]
Canada – bat attacked by cat
A woman in West Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada found a bat that her cat was trying to attack. The cat had taken a few strikes at the bat and had afew puncture holes in its wings. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. […]
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California – two baby bats found grounded
A resident in Carlsbad, CA discovered two very young bat pups laying on the ground outside her home early in the morning. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bats and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The babies were transferred to a rescuer where they will be hand-raised and released […]
Oregon – bat pup pushed from roost
A homeowner in Astoria, OR witnessed a baby bat being pushed out from under a shingle in her home where the pup's colony was roosting. The little bat fell a short distance into the shrubs below and was clinging to the branches of a bush. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat […]
1 event,
Wisconsin – bat found in pool
A bat was seen struggling in a pool near Janesville, WI. The poolkeeper quickly jumped to action, using a net to gently sift the poor bat out of the water. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat as well as contact information for a Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuer in her area. […]
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2 events,
Texas – 2 freetails found after storm
After a heavy rainstorm, a resident in Mineral Wells TX, discovered two freetailed bats outside her home. One bat was clinging to the side of the home, and the other was lying on a concrete step. Both bats were wet and had some minor scrapes, likely from a crash landing in the rain. We provided […]
Texas – bats trapped inside pawn shop
A bat was found by a local pawn shop owner in Mineral Wells, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and sent a transport volunteer right away. The bat was brought to us where he will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.
2 events,
California – bat trapped in water bucket
A bat was discovered in a bucket filled with water in Irvine, CA. The finder quickly retrieved the wet exhausted bat out of the water with a towel. 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 […]
2 events,
Colorado – bat found under stairwell
A bat was found clinging to a step in a stairwell in Greenwood, CO. 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.
Texas – 40 bats rescued with wing wasting
A bat was found grounded in downtown Mineral Wells, TX. We rescued the bat and discovered she has wing wasting syndrome. We received multiple calls throughout the day on downed bats, and all had wing wasting disease. Later that night we went to investigate and discovered bats flying from a collapsed building. Most were ending […]
3 events,
Ohio – bat found grounded
A homeowner in Toledo, OH found a crevice bat lying on the ground outside their home late in the night. The finder followed the instructions on our website and used gloves to safely contain the bat in a secure shoe box. We located a bat trained rescuer in the finder's area, where the bat was […]
California – bat with torn wing
A bat with a torn wing membrane was found by a homeowner in Carlsbad, CA. 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.
Georgia – bat flying through home
A resident in Atlanta, GA was sitting in her home during the evening when she saw something flutter down the hallway. Upon closer inspection, she realized it was a bat and that he was trapped in the home. The bat eventually landed, so the family searched for the bat, and once he was found gave […]
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5 events,
Texas – 23 bats downed with wing wasting
1 in a department store, two at the police station, 2 in a homeowners yard, 1 at the chamber of commerce, 6 on the sides of a building, 1 at Tractor Supply and the remaining on downtown sidewalks. We rescued the bats through the day and night. They are all receiving fluids, pain medication, antibiotics […]
Colorado – bat trapped in screen door
A bat was injured when he became trapped in the hinge of a screen door in Glendale, CO. 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 […]
California – bat found at business
A bat was found at a business in Temecula, CA. 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.
California – bat found in yard
A bat was found in a backyard in Sherman Oaks, CA. 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.
Texas – 42 more bats downed with wing wasting
28 on sidewalks, 1 at an apparel shop, 1 in a barn, 1 pm a downtown sidewalk, 3 at a sports grill, 1 at a diner, 1 at a vet clinic, 4 in a parking lot, 1 at a VFW building and 1 that fell from a tree, 1 at a sports bar. We rescued […]
10 events,
Texas – 11 bats found with wing wasting
Bats were found with wing wasting in downtown Mineral Wells, TX including on downtown sidewalks and buildings, and a hotel and at Walmart. We rescued the bats through the day and night. They are all receiving fluids, pain medication, antibiotics and biogamma cream to combat the disease. They should be releasable after a few weeks […]
Georgia – bat found grounded on sidewalk
A small bat was found grounded on the sidewalk by a local in Colombia, GA. 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.
Texas – bat found grounded in yard
A bat was found lying in the lawn of a home in Mineral Wells, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and sent a transport volunteer right away. The bat was brought to us where he will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.
Iowa – bat found with injured wing
A bat was found grounded in Shenandoah, Iowa, and after the finder used a washcloth to place the bat into a secure box, noticed blood on the rag and a small hole in the bats wing. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. […]
Indiana – bat found in pool
A bat was found struggling in a pool on South Bend, ID. The homeowner scooped the bat up with a net and hung the net near a tree, then called us. He noticed the bat fly away while speaking with us. We provided information on Frog Logs, which can prevent small animals from drowning, ion […]
South Carolina – bat on sticky trap
A bat was found stuck on a glue trap in Powdersville, SC. The finder used oil and a cloth to remove the bat from the trap, then threw the trap away. 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 […]
Florida – bat found on pool deck
A bat was found on the deck of a pool in St. Petersburg, FL. 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.
New Hampshire – bat found at apartment
A bat was found at an apartment complex in Dover, NH. 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.
New York – bat found in yard
A bat was found in a homeowner’s yard in New Paltz, NY. 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.
Iowa – bat found grounded
A bat was found grounded in Dubuque, IA. 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.
3 events,
Texas – bat found in printer shop
A bat was found in a local printer shop in Mineral Wells, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and sent a transport volunteer right away. The bat was brought to us where he will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.
Texas – 27 more bats found with wing wasting
Bats were found with wing wasting in downtown Mineral Wells, TX including on downtown sidewalks and buildings, and a hotel and at Walmart. We rescued the bats through the day and night. They are all receiving fluids, pain medication, antibiotics and biogamma cream to combat the disease. They should be releasable after a few weeks […]
California – bat outside apartment
A lady in Joshua Tree, CA, found a bat outside of her apartment while getting into her car. The bat had a broken wing and was severely dehydrated. 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 […]
2 events,
Minnesota – bat found at job site
A man in Bloomington, MN, found a bat that was severely dehydrated and could not fly outside of his job site, 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 […]
Pennsylvania – bat in office building
A bat was found in an office building in Kittanning, PA. 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.
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Texas – bat found on front wall of house
A lady in Houston, TX, found a bat on the front of her house hanging on a wall. A stray cat had likely attacked the bat do to the puncture holes in his wing. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. She will […]
Oregon- bat found grounded
A bat in Portland, OR, was found ground on a homeowner's property. The bat had a broken wing and was severely emaciated and dehydrated. 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 […]
Missouri – bat hanging on side of building
A lady in Cape Girardeau, MO found a bat hanging on the side of the building. The bat was generally healthy but could not take flight. 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 […]
Texas- bat found grounded
A lady in Paris, TX. found an evening bat lying on the ground on her front porch. 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.
California – bat found in garden
A man in Escondido, CA, found a bat in his garden while he was mowing the lawn. The bat was severely dehydrated due to the heat wave. 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 […]
New York – bats in attic
A elderly lady in New York. NY, had a colony of bats in her attic. We were alerted and contacted by the woman, and provided educational information on bats, as well as humane exclusion guidelines to her. The lady decided it would be in their best interest to perform a humane exclusion using the information […]
Wisconsin – bat found on ground
A lady in Green Bay, WI, found a bat on the ground and was concerned for its safety, the bat was severely emaciated, dehydrated, and looked to have a swollen knee. 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 […]
Canada – bat found on glue trap
A man in Galva, Canada found a bat attached to his mouse glue trap in his garage. The bat was very stuck causing him to be dehydrated and exhausted. We provided guidance on how to safely remove the bat using gloves, vegetable oil and a cotton swab. We also located a Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuer […]
Tennessee – brown bat found in chimney
A home owner from Kingsport, TN was cleaning out the chimney when a little bat fell into the ashes. 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 […]
Virginia – young bat found in carport
A caller from Richmond, VA found a small bat in her carport and quickly used gloves to scoop up the little one and place him into a secure shoe box before giving us a call. We located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to the rescuer where he will be […]
Texas – bat found hiding in holiday decor
A family was spending the evening sorting through holiday decorations in the garage out in Bullard, TX when they discovered an evening bat hiding in one of the boxes. 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 […]
3 events,
Texas – bat flew into restaurant
A juvenile bat mistakenly flew into a restaurant patio in Mineral Wells, TX and crash landed. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and sent a transport volunteer right away. The bat was brought to us where he will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.
New Jersey- bat trapped in home
A small bat was found flying around a homeowner's living room in Wildwood, New Jersey. Before the homeowner was able to let the bat out, he landed and took to hiding, so she gave us a call. We offered advice on where to look, as well as a local rescue contact. Later that day, she […]
California – canyon bat found on porch – photo available
A resident in Baker, CA discovered a canyon bat roosting on her front porch. The little bat attempted to fly away, but he struggled and was unable to take flight. 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 […]
4 events,
California – bat on patio
A caller from Fresno, CA was concerned after finding a bat lying on her patio. 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.
Texas – bat found in local downtown
Another bat was found in down town Mineral Wells by a pedestrian. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and sent a transport volunteer right away. The bat was brought to us where he will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.
Texas – bat found in grocery store
A bat was found grounded in a local grocery store in Mineral Wells, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and sent a transport volunteer right away. The bat was brought to us where he will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.
Minnesota- injured bat found in park
An Eastern red bat with a broken wing tip was found at a park in White Willow, Minnesota. The finders followed us on social media, and immediately gave us a call! 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 […]
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New York – bat hiding in radiator
A bat was found by a home owner in Yulan, NY hiding in a radiator. 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.