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. 

Virginia – bat found in fountain of museum

A bat was found at a museum inside a fountain, near Richmond, VA. 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.

Mississippi – bat found in parking lot

A bat located in a parking lot in Marion, MS. 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 found in driveway

A bat was located in a driveway near San Antonio, 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.

TX – bat found grounded

A bat was found grounded in Irving, 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.

Wisconsin – Bat found in basement

A bat was found in basement of home and contained in box near 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.

Indiana – Bat found on loading dock

A bat was located on a freezing loading dock in Fort Wayne, Indiana. 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.

California- bat found hibernating in wood pile

A bat was found in a wood pile hibernating, near Healdsburg, CA. 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.

Nevada – Bat roosting above garage

A bat was located roosting on a house, above a garage door; in Las Vegas. The caller was concerned as the bat appeared to not have moved in several days. However, the bat appeared uninjured and  well groomed. We explained that roosting under eaves is typical behavior for juvenile bats just learning to fly so […]

Indiana – Bat found in basement

A bat was found located in a household basement in Richmond, Indiana. 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.

Washington – bat found in yard

A bat was found out in a residential yard in Seattle, WA. 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.