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. 

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Ohio – bat pup found grounded

A bat pup was found outside of a home in Cleveland, Ohio. Concerned neighbors helped to contain the pup and tried to release it at night fall, but because the […]

Texas – bat injured in fly trap

A bat was found grounded in Brownsville, Texas, so a concerned homeowner gave us a call. The caller explained the bat had been caught in a fly trap and appeared […]

Missouri – bat drinking from flower pot

A caller from Columbia, Missouri was concerned about a bat that had been struggling to fly in her yard. The little brown bat was so thirsty from his struggle that […]