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. 

Florida – bat by edge of pool

A vacationer in Tarpon Springs, FL saw a bat clinking to the edge of the pool and was frightened that the bat would fall into the water, if he had not already. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat as well as contact information for a Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuer in […]

Wisconsin – bat in bathtub

A homeowner in Green Bay, WI found a bat with an injured wing laying in the bathtub of their home. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back […]

New York – bat found grounded

A local in Ridgewood, NY found a small bat grounded on the sidewalk. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

Texas – bat in theater house

A student from a university in  Huntsville, TX witnessed a bat flying through the school's theater during a late night rehearsal. She explained that the bat was flying high and seemed to be healthy, so it was likely that the bat had made its way inside by mistake. We instructed the caller to leave the […]

Texas – injured bat on balcony

A bat was found injured on a balcony in Pricetown, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

Texas – bat on sidewalk by bike shop

A bat was found grounded outside a bike shop in Flower Mound, TX. The shop owner didn't want to leave the bat lying on the side walk in the sun and at risk of getting injured. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. […]

New York – bat in basement

A bat was found trapped in a basement in Hamilton, NY. The little bat was likely unable to find his way out and needed help. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be […]

Texas – bat in middle of road

A young Mexican freetail bat was seen crawling in the downtown area by some locals in Mineral Wells, TX. They quickly used a cloth to scoop the bat out of the road and contained him safely in a box. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and sent a transport volunteer right […]

Texas – bat found in school office

A bat was found in a school office in Millsap, TX. We rescued the bat, who is in good shape. The weather is too cold to release him right now so he will receive supportive care until the weather warms.   

Wisconsin – bat in siding

A bat was found under the siding at a construction site in Oshkosh, WI. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild

New York – bat hanging under flashing

A bat was found clinging underneath the flashing at a home in Yadkin County, NC. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild  

Wisconsin – bat under window screen

A bat seemed trapped between a window and the screen in Madison, WI. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild