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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Indiana – bat roosting on side of house

A bat was found roosting on the side of the house in Hartford City, IN. A worried person called Bat World Sanctuary to help with the rescue. We provided guidance […]

Idaho – bat found in barber shop

A person in Wallace, ID discovered a bat in barber shop. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. […]

Texas – bats in danger of being destroyed

A colony of bats were found in a school. We stopped a colony of approximately 50 Mexican free-tailed bats from being exterminated in Tyler, TX. The bats were roosting in […]