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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Georgia – bat found grounded on porch

A lady in Atlanta, GA, found a bat grounded on her front porch. The bat appeared to have a broken wing and could not fly. We provided guidance on how […]

Colorado – bat found in kitchen

A man in Crested Butte, CO, found a bat in the kitchen. The bat was on the ground flopping around with a swollen leg and mouth, severely dehydrated and emaciated. […]

Texas – bat in auto area of Walmart

A bat was found in the auto department of Walmart. The bat was dehydrated hanging from a light fixture. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and […]

Indiana – bat on windowsill of gym

A bat was found in Bloomington, IN, on a windowsill of a gym. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the […]

Wisconsin – bat found in warehouse

A warehouse worker in Janesville, WI found a bat hanging on the underside of a large warehouse fan. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located […]

Arizona – bat rescued from pool

A pool cleaner in Flagstaff, AZ saw a little bat desperately trying to escape the water in a pool. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat as […]