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. 

Arkansas – bat injured in convention center

An injured bat was found in a convention center in Little Rock, AR. 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 fell out of tree

A resident in San Diego, CA witnessed a small bat fall from a tree and quickly called for 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 assessed for hopeful release back to […]

Missouri – bat found on school property

A bat in Kansas City, Missouri, was found on school grounds hanging onto a tree. The bat appeared to be severely dehydrated. 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 […]

New York – three bats found under an umbrella

A lady in Milan, NY, found three bats under her pool umbrella. Evening bats are notorious for roosting in the folds of umbrellas and feel very safe there. We convinced the finder to allow the evening bat to stay as long as possible, and if she does need to open the umbrella then to do […]

Texas – bat found on ground

A lady from a botanical garden in Weatherford, TX, called about an Eastern Red bat that had fallen from a tree and was unable to fly. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and sent a transport volunteer right away. The bat was brought to us where he will be assessed for […]

Tennessee – bat found on ground at an office

A lady in Kingsport, TN, found a bat while at work, on the floor of her office. The bat was no moving much and needed to get to a rehabber as soon as possible. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat […]

Texas – bat found in parking lot

An injured bat was found in a parking lot in downtown Dallas, Texas. The finder, unable to get ahold of a local rescue center, gave us a call. 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 […]

Oregon – bat found at apartment complex

A lovely hoary bat was found lying in the parking lot of an apartment complex in Eugene, Oregon. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a volunteer transporter to make the trip from Eugene to the rescuer in Portland. The bat will be evaluated and released later on.

Maryland – Bat found grounded

A lady in Rockville, MD, found a bat in front of her apartment stairs, on the ground. The bat had a suspected wing injury and was unable to fly. 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 […]

Maine – bat found with broken wing

A lady in  Buxton, ME found a bat with a broken wing outside her front porch. The bat had a severely mangled wing right at the elbow. 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 […]