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. 

Wisconsin – bat trapped in building

A bat was trapped inside a building in Spooner, WI. The finder tried to let the bat go but she/he was unable to fly away. 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 will […]

Kentucky – bat stick on awning – photo available

A bat was stuck on a homeowner’s awning in Tyner, KY. Thankfully, they were able to remove the bat without harming her using a net. 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 will […]

New York- bats found in chimney

A construction company was knocking down a chimney when they discovered bats roosting inside. Noticing that some of the bats appeared to be injured, they began calling different rescuers in an attempt to find help. After having little luck locally, they gave us a call. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bats […]

Texas- bat hit by car

An Eastern red bat was found after being hit by a car in Broaddus, TX. Upon realizing the bat was injured, the driver contacted us immediately. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a Bat World trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where […]

Texas – bat found grounded in home

A bat was found grounded in a home in Mineola, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located several Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuers in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to Bat World MidCities where he will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

Washington – bat found on lawn

A university student in Pullman, Washington came upon a little bat that had been grounded on their lawn. They immediately gave us a call and left us a message. Wanting to get the bat prompt assistance, they also used our website to locate a local rescuer near them. The bat was transferred to the rescuer […]

Ohio – bat pup found grounded

A bat pup was found outside of a home in Cleveland, Ohio. Concerned neighbors helped to contain the pup and tried to release it at night fall, but because the bat was too young to fly, he did not leave the box overnight. The next morning they gave us a call, and we helped to […]

Texas – bat injured in fly trap

A bat was found grounded in Brownsville, Texas, so a concerned homeowner gave us a call. The caller explained the bat had been caught in a fly trap and appeared top be injured. Because it had fallen off and was unable to fly away, the man placed the little bat into a box with a […]

Missouri – bat drinking from flower pot

A caller from Columbia, Missouri was concerned about a bat that had been struggling to fly in her yard. The little brown bat was so thirsty from his struggle that she observed him attempting to drink from a flower pot. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat trained […]

Oregon – evening bat in umbrella – photo available

An evening bat was discovered by a home owner after she opened a summer umbrella and found her roosting inside. She appeared to be healthy with no pups, so the finder gave us a call for assistance on what to do next. Evening bats are notorious for roosting in the folds of umbrellas and feel […]

Iowa – bat hanging in corner of porch – photo available

A concerned home owner in Waterloo, Iowa gave us a call after noticing a big brown bat that had been roosting in the corner of his porch had not left in several days. The man gave us a call and explained his worries that the bat might have its foot caught on something, preventing it […]