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 – juvenile bat found on ground

A lady in Fairview, IA, found a juvenile bat on the ground next to her grill. We believe this bat had a crash landing causing him to break his wing. […]

Texas – juvenile bat found in garage

A lady in McAllen, TX, found a bat in her garage. The bat had injuries on its legs and scrapes on its wings, most likely from a crash landing. We […]