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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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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]